Woman fatally stabbed in house named by police

Police investigating a woman's death in a village in Derbyshire have named the 72-year-old victim.

Officers were called to a property in The Crest, Linton, just after 14:30 BST on Sunday, where Joan Hardy was found with stab wounds.

She was pronounced dead at the scene, with a 52-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.

Releasing her name on Tuesday, the force said her family had been made aware and were being supported by specialist officers.

A statement added: "Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

The arrested man remains in police custody.

The Crest was closed as police investigated the death and has since reopened, but a scene remains at the house which the force expects to be in place for "a number of days".

Officers have also been making house-to-house calls and reviewing CCTV, and a witness appeal has been made.

"We are keen to hear from any residents or neighbours who saw anyone coming or going from the property on Saturday or Sunday," police added.

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