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Valerie Graves death: Man held on suspicion of murder | Valerie Graves death: Man held on suspicion of murder |
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of an artist who was found dead at the property where she was house-sitting. | |
Valerie Graves was found at the house in Smuggler's Lane in Bosham, near Chichester, West Sussex, in December. | |
The 55-year-old artist had been staying there with three family members while the owners were away. | |
Police said a 22-year-old man, who has not been named, was detained on Tuesday and is currently in custody. | |
The body of Ms Graves was found at the property on 30 December. | The body of Ms Graves was found at the property on 30 December. |
A post-mortem examination revealed she suffered head and facial injuries, but detectives have not confirmed whether a weapon was used. | |
Speaking at a news conference on 3 January, her son Tim Wood said she had only just returned to West Sussex to be closer to the family after living in Scotland. | Speaking at a news conference on 3 January, her son Tim Wood said she had only just returned to West Sussex to be closer to the family after living in Scotland. |
"My mum was much loved and will be sorely missed by the whole family," he told reporters. | |
"She was a free spirit who enjoyed her life and was a talented artist. | "She was a free spirit who enjoyed her life and was a talented artist. |
"She had lived in Scotland for about 10 years, a place she loved and which inspired her passion for art." | "She had lived in Scotland for about 10 years, a place she loved and which inspired her passion for art." |