A PENSIONER, 80, has been found dead in a suspected murder at his home in Shropshire.
And police have arrested a 31-year-old man as the investigation is underway.
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The pensioner was found in Oak Drive, St Martins near the Welsh border Credit: Google
The pensioner, 80, was discovered at a property in St Martins, near Oswestry, Shropshire, not far from the Welsh border, West Mercia Police said.
In a statement, the force said: "The man sadly died on Wednesday September 8 and the cause of death is not yet known.
"However, the death is being treated as suspicious and police have launched an investigation."
A 31-year-old man was arrested the same day in connection with the death, and remains in custody.
A police spokesman said it was believed to be an isolated incident.
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