Man arrested in Wolverhampton over Rhyl murder

Wednesday 9th February 2011, 11:30AM GMT.

Florence Habesch
Florence Habesch

A man has been arrested in Wolverhampton on suspicion of murdering an 89-year-old woman from North Wales, detectives revealed today.

The 47-year-old was arrested at an address on Leacroft Avenue, Low Hill, yesterday afternoon following the death of Florence Habesch, from the seaside town of Rhyl.

Police believe Mrs Habesch may have been killed sometime on Sunday, although her body was found early on Tuesday morning.

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