Woman, in 80s, found dead in freezer with man arrested for ‘preventing lawful burial’

The body of an elderly woman was found hidden in a freezer at a home in a quiet Welsh cul-de-sac.

The victim, in her 80s, was found during a police search of a home in Porthcawl on Tuesday afternoon after concerns were raised for her welfare.

A 60-year-old man from Porthcawl has been arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial.

It is unclear how the pensioner died and forensic police officers remain at the scene as investigations continue.

A South Wales force spokesman said: ‘South Wales Police attended an address on Poplar Crescent, Porthcawl at 1.45pm on Tuesday, February 17, after a call concerning the welfare of a woman.

‘A woman in her 80s from Porthcawl was found dead within the property.

‘A 60-year-old man from Porthcawl has been arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial and remains in police custody.

‘Investigations into the death are ongoing.’

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