A MAN arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body in Wootton on the Isle of Wight earlier this week has been bailed, police have confirmed.

On Monday, September 9, police were called at around 9.45am to an address on Glendale Close.

This was following the sudden death of a woman in her 70s.

Her family have been informed and are being supported by police.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We continue to keep an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding this death.

“As part of our ongoing enquiries, a 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

"He has since been released on police bail until December 10 while further enquiries are carried out."