Residents urged not to let strangers into their home as hunt for Langwith Junction killer continues
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Mark Fletcher, MP for Bolsover constituency, which includes Langwith Junction, has been briefed by Derbyshire Police’s divisional commander following the shocking murder of 86-year-old Freda Walker in her home on Station Road, Langwith Junction.
Her 88-year-old husband Kenneth, a serving member of Shirebrook Town Council, was found with serious injuries and remains in hospital in a critical condition.
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Hide AdMr Fletcher said: “This is a very difficult situation for all involved, and again my heart goes out to those affected by this appalling incident.
“I must strongly encourage people and local media outlets not to speculate on the details of the situation as this is a live police investigation. Equally, I encourage those with any information to come forward and speak to the police.
“The local police have issued guidance urging people to carry out good security in relation to their homes, including keeping doors and windows locked and not letting any strangers in.
“They also encourage you to not keep any valuables on display and to have a means of making contact with emergency services if needs be. I strongly support this messaging. Additional patrols will also be taking place in and around the Shirebrook/Langwith area.
“Finally, I would like to thank the police for their openness and proactiveness in briefing myself and others, and for their diligent work at this difficult time.”