Man, 74, arrested in the UK on suspicion of murder after Brit mum stabbed to death in Italy
UK COPS have arrested a 74-year-old man in connection with the murder of Michele Faiers in Italy.
The British mum who was stabbed to death at her home in Chieti in Italy had been missing for days before her body was found.
The British mum was stabbed to death at her home in Italy[/caption]The 74-year-old Brit was arrested on suspicion of murder in Shepshed last night and remains in custody.
Police from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) are in contact with both Italian police and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office concerning the death of the woman.
Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh, from EMSOU, said: “We are continuing to work with authorities both in the United Kingdom and Italy regarding this incident.
“Ms Faiers’ family have asked for privacy at this time and I would ask that this is respected.”
Cops had launched a manhunt for Faiers’ partner after he was said to have fled the scene in the family car.
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