Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman in 80s dies in Sevenoaks Drive, Cleveleys
‘The woman’s death is currently being treated as unexplained.’
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in her 80s.
Police were called to Sevenoaks Drive in Thornton-Cleveleys at 4am on 6th June 2026 following reports a woman in her 80s was unresponsive inside a property.
Lancashire Police said: “Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, she was later sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
“The woman’s death is currently being treated as unexplained.”
Following enquiries a 60-year-old man from Thornton-Cleveleys was arrested.
“He has since been released on bail pending the outcome of ongoing police enquiries.”
Two CSI vans were on the scene, one remains with a police car and a second police vehicle in nearby Grassington Place.
A passer-by said the police had ‘been at the scene at least a day or so.’
Anyone with information which could assist with our enquiries is asked to call 101 and quote log 255 of 6th June 2026.