Man arrested after woman killed and husband left critical in attack at home

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 86-year-old woman in a “horrendous” attack which also left her husband with critical injuries.

Freda Walker was pronounced dead at her home in Langwith Junction, Shirebrook, near Bolsover in Derbyshire, on Saturday, while 88-year-old town councillor Kenneth Walker was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Mr Kirby has previously described the suspected burglary at the couple’s home in Station Road as a “horrific” crime.