'Number of lines of inquiry' in Kingsbridge death

Det Insp Guy Biggar said "a number of lines of inquiry" were being followed after a woman died on the A379 at New Bridge

Detectives are continuing to question a man who was arrested on suspicion of murder in Kingsbridge, Devon and Cornwall Police has said.

Det Insp Guy Biggar said "a number of lines of inquiry" were being followed after a 22-year-old woman died on the A379 at New Bridge.

The force said it was notified at 04:45am on Wednesday 23 April of what was initially reported to be a serious collision involving a pedestrian.

DI Biggar said the woman "may have been hit by a vehicle" but police were "considering other possibilities".

'Full circumstances'

He said: "Our thoughts are with the victim's family at this very difficult time for them.

"We have a number of lines of inquiry as we try to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.

"We are continuing to call for anyone with any information or any dashcam footage to come forward as we investigate the circumstances surrounding this death."

Police said the man, who is in his 30s, is from the Kingsbridge area.

They said another man in his 50s had been interviewed on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and had been released under investigation.

The force said the man had been interviewed under caution "as a voluntary attender".

The road has since been reopened following further police investigation on Thursday afternoon.