Horror as ex-husband, 67, and wife, 73, found stabbed to death 15 miles apart in Cotswolds as man arrested for murder

A FORMER husband and wife were found stabbed to death 15 miles from each other in a horrific double murder.

Police were first scrambled to Cheltenham, Gloucs, at around 6.25am today following reports of a serious assault.


Officers then discovered the body Clive Warrington, 63, who had been stabbed to death.

Valerie Warrington, 73, was also found with knife wounds after police attended her home in Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds.

Police said they attended her address amid concerns for her welfare.

A man was arrested near the scene in Cheltenham on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Police have released no details on the age of the suspect.

They confirmed all three are known to each other and are currently not looking for anyone else.

Gloucestershire Police also said Clive and Valerie were previously married but had divorced.

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Superintendent Roddy Gosden said: "Family members have been informed and our thoughts go out to them at this devastating time. They are now receiving support from specially trained officers.

"Cordons will remain in place in a number of areas over the coming days as officers continue their investigation.

"We are appealing for anyone who may have information which could assist us to please come forward.

"This has been a challenging situation and we will be providing support to officers and all those who have been impacted by these incidents.

"Understandably people will be shocked to hear that two lives have been lost in such a tragic way.

"Over the coming days, officers will be in the local communities to provide reassurance and we would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to us."

Anyone with information can call police on 101.


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