An 81-year-old man from the West Flemish town of Ieper has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of his 82-year-old wife. The woman was found dead in the couple’s home when her home nurse visited her at the house on the Eikenlaan. The dead woman’s husband was taken away for questioning by police. He will appear before an examining magistrate tomorrow (Wednesday).
The West Flanders public prosecutor's office formally arrested the man on suspicion of the murder of his wife.
The examining magistrate, the public prosecutor’s office, the forensics officers and a pathologist will visit the scene during the course of Tuesday afternoon. The suspect will appear before an examining magistrate tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the investigation into the exact circumstances of the woman's death is ongoing.