Murder investigation launched after death of British holidaymaker in Tenerife
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a British holidaymaker in a hotel in Tenerife. Russell Watts, aged 63 from Rotherham, was found dead in his hotel room at the Hotel Catalonia Punta Del Rey in the Candelaria area of the island on Saturday 10th January.
A 56-year-old woman from the Rotherham area has today (Wednesday 25th February) been arrested by South Yorkshire Police on suspicion of murder. She remains in police custody at this time.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood said: "This is a complex case and our thoughts first and foremost remain with Russell's family, friends and loved ones. Our investigation into Russell's death is still at an early stage, and we are carrying out a number of extensive enquiries to piece together the events which led to Russell's death.”
"We are really keen to hear from anyone who was staying in the hotel around the time of Russell's death. If you saw something suspicious or have relevant information which could assist our investigation, please report it to us. Even the smallest piece of information could prove crucial, and I would implore anyone who may know something to get in contact with us immediately."
If you have any information, you can pass it directly to the investigative team via their Major Incident Public Portal, or if you are in the UK, you can call 101. Please quote investigation number 14/38924/26 in any communication.
If you would prefer to report information anonymously, you can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on the freephone number 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No one will know you have contacted them, and your details will remain confidential.
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