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| An 82-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 92-year-old woman at a residential care home in Dartmouth, Devon. | An 82-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 92-year-old woman at a residential care home in Dartmouth, Devon. |
| Police were called to the home in Strete late on Wednesday following a call from ambulance control. | Police were called to the home in Strete late on Wednesday following a call from ambulance control. |
| Unsuccessful attempts were made to resuscitate the woman, who was a resident at the home. | Unsuccessful attempts were made to resuscitate the woman, who was a resident at the home. |
| An 82-year-old man, who was also a resident at the home, has been arrested and is currently in custody in Torquay. | |
| Investigating officer, Det Supt Steve Carey, said: "Enquiries are at a very early stage and we are keen to work with the home and the residents. | |
| "This is an isolated incident and is not thought to involve any other resident or anyone else in connection with the residents' home." |