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Man arrested as murder probe launched

53-year-old Katherine Bevan was found at an East Devon farm

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found at a farm in East Devon.

Emergency services were called to Gittisham near Honiton on the night of the 3 January, where 53-year-old Katherine Bevan from Gittisham was found dead at the scene.

Her next-of-kin have been informed, while a post-mortem took place on Saturday.

A 26-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Anyone who feels they have information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting reference 817 of 03/03/2020. 

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