Isle of Wight murder: Man arrested after 70-year-old found dead in woods
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man in his seventies died following a serious assault on the Isle of Wight. “The death is being treated as murder and we have arrested a 60-year-old man from Sandown on suspicion of murder.” The suspect remains in police custody. “We currently have someone in custody and are keen to establish the exact circumstances of this man’s death so if you have any information that could assist us then please call us on 101.” Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events Additional reporting by agencies