Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in his 70s at a block of flats in Buckinghamshire, England on Friday. An 80-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, and according to Thames Valley Police, the victim and suspect were known to each other.
Emergency services were called to Silverdale Close in Aylesbury at 4:20 pm GMT on Friday. The victim was found with serious injuries and died at the scene. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the man’s next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from trained officers.
Det Insp Nick Hind, the senior investigating officer, said that “extensive enquiries” were underway. He also urged anyone with information about the case to come forward. Officers will remain on the scene for some time, but police believe there is no wider risk to the community at this time.
The incident has raised concerns about safety and security in the UK’s aging population. The majority of people killed in domestic homicides are women, and according to the Office for National Statistics, men aged 65 and over are more likely to be victims of homicide than any other age group. Many experts attribute this to social isolation, illness, disabilities, and financial vulnerability in the elderly population. Domestic homicide has also been increasing in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, with lockdowns and isolations leading to higher stress levels, financial strains, and mental health issues
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