Woman's body found inside luxury UK hotel

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found inside a five-star luxury hotel.

The body of a woman in her 50s was discovered at a hotel in Bagshot, Surrey. Officers were called to the five-star Pennyhill Park Hotel at 8.43am by South East Coast Ambulance Service following the discovery of the body on Sunday, April 14. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A 60-year-old man from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. It is believed that the victim and suspect were known to each other, Surrey Police said. An investigation, led by Surrey Police and Sussex Police's Major Crime Team, is underway to establish how the woman died.

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The hotel was sealed off by Surrey Police as forensic science officers were drafted in to determine clue to the killing. Police have not yet released the results of a Home Office pathologist's post mortem examination. Neither the woman not the arrested man have yet been named.

A spokesman for Surrey Police said: "A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman at a hotel in Bagshot. Officers were called to the Pennyhill Park Hotel by South East Coast Ambulance Service following the discovery of the body of a woman aged in her 50s. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

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"A 60-year-old man from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at this time. It is believed that the victim and suspect were known to each other. An investigation, led by Surrey Police and Sussex Police's Major Crime Team, is underway to establish the circumstances of the woman's death. These inquiries remain ongoing."

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Debbie Birch said: "The investigation is in the early stages and a specialist team of officers are working around the clock to follow up inquiries." The spokesman added: "If you have any information that may assist our investigation, please get in touch."

Pennyhill Park is used regularly by the English Rugby Team during important matches, including during their Six Nations preparations earlier this year. It boasts a number of luxury five-star facilities, including a restaurant and spa. A short stay at the hotel can cost between £300 and £1,200 per night.

The hotel is about two miles from Bagshot Park, where Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh lives. The RFU's Centre of Athletic Development is also located near the site.