Man, 92, charged with rape and murder of woman in 1967

A 92-year-old antheral who was arrested connected suspicion of the rape and execution of a pistillate successful Bristol successful 1967 has been charged.

Avon and Somerset Police person named Ryland Headley, of Clarence Road, Ipswich, aft arresting him earlier this week.

He was charged overnight and volition look astatine Bristol Magistrates' Court via video nexus connected Wednesday.

Louisa Dunne, 75, was recovered dormant by a neighbour successful her location successful the Easton country of Bristol connected 28 June 1967.

Detective Inspector Dave Marchant said: "This improvement marks a hugely important infinitesimal successful this investigation.

"Now transgression proceedings are nether mode it's important to accent the suspect has the close to a just trial.

"Any speculation oregon misinformation connected the circumstances of this lawsuit has the imaginable to prejudice these ongoing proceedings.

"We've updated Louisa's household astir this charging determination and a specializer liaison serviceman volition proceed to enactment them successful the coming days, weeks and months."

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