Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after 63-year-old British man found dead in Tenerife hotel room
A British woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in a Tenerife hotel room.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 63-year-old British man found dead in a Tenerife hotel room. Russell Watts was found dead in his room at the Hotel Catalonia Punta Del Rey, in the Candelaria area of the Spanish island.
Today (February 25), South Yorkshire Police said a 56-year-old woman from Rotherham was arrested on suspicion of murder and was in police custody.
Mr Watts, also of Rotherham, was found dead on the Spanish holiday island on January 10, and police have appealed for anyone staying at the hotel at the time to contact them with information which might help piece together events in a "complex case".
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, said: “This is a complex case and our thoughts first and foremost remain with Russell’s family, friends and loved ones. Our investigation into Russell’s death is still at an early stage and we are carrying out a number of extensive enquiries to piece together the events which led to Russell’s death.
“We are really keen to hear from anyone who was staying in the hotel around the time of Russell’s death. If you saw something suspicious or have relevant information which could assist our investigation, please report it to us.
“Even the smallest piece of information could prove crucial and I would implore anyone who may know something to get in contact with us immediately.”