Woman found dead in Abingdon named by police as Jill Gant, 88
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Jill Gant, 88, in Abingdon.
An elderly woman whose death sparked a murder investigation has been named by police.
Thames Valley Police (TVP) said Jill Gant, aged 88, was found dead at an address on Appleford Drive in Abingdon, Oxfordshire at about 14:20 BST on Thursday afternoon.
Her family are being supported by specially trained officers.
A 36-year-old man from Abingdon who was arrested on suspicion of murder remains in police custody.
Det Ch Insp Stuart Brangwin said: "Our thoughts remain with Jill's family.
"We would ask, on their behalf, that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."
Police previously said they did not believe there was "any threat to the wider public".
Man arrested for murder after elderly woman found dead
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