Tragedy as man and elderly woman are murdered on Christmas day

TWO people have sadly been murdered today on Christman Day 2025 in separate incidents of violence.

First, a man was fatally stabbed this morning in Wolverhampton.

Police were called just after 3.30am to Burcot Avenue, after a 30-year-old man was stabbed.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two men, aged 35 and 58, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A scene is currently in place while we carry out enquiries.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ed Foster said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation and carrying out quick-time enquiries including forensic examination, reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses.

"We ask anyone who may have any information about what happened to contact us."

You can do this by calling 101 or via Live Chat on our website quoting 481 of 25 Dec.

Alternatively to give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Less than five hours later an elderly woman died following an incident inside a flat in Keepers Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, this morning.

At around 8.10am, police received a report of a serious assault against a woman in her 80s.

Officers attended with our colleagues from the South Western Ambulance Service. Sadly, despite their best efforts, the victim was declared dead at the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify her next of kin.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "We have arrested a 63-year-old woman, who is known to the victim, on suspicion of murder. She has been taken to hospital for treatment on injuries which are not thought to be life-changing, and will then be questioned.

"We are not looking for anybody else in connection with the incident.

"A cordon has been set up at the address and is likely to remain in place for the rest of today and into tomorrow as a full investigation is carried out."

DI Alan Smith, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “This is a tragic incident in which an elderly woman has lost her life on Christmas Day.

“We have arrested a woman who is known to the victim and I can confirm we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.

“A scene has been set up at the flat and an urgent investigation is being carried out, which will involve house-to-house enquiries.

“Local residents will see an increased policing presence over the coming days. If you have any concerns, or you have any information, please don’t hesitate to speak to one of our officers.”