Teenagers have their bail extended to August following death of woman in Pakefield

An investigation into the death of a woman in Pakefield continues as two teenagers arrested in relation to the incident have had their bail extended.

Officers were called just after 1.50pm on Saturday, March 25, to reports that an elderly woman had been found lying on the floor in her home in Grayson Avenue following a robbery.

The incident is believed to have occurred during the hours of darkness at some point between the evening of Friday and early Saturday morning, March 24 and 25.

The victim was found conscious but in a serious condition and was taken to the James Paget Hospital, in Gorleston, for treatment. Sadly, the woman died at the hospital in the early hours of Monday, March 27.

Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, the deceased has been identified as Joy Middleditch, aged 82 years.

On Friday, March 31, two teenagers, aged 15 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

The pair were subsequently released on bail, pending further enquiries. Their bail has now been extended to August 28.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team, preferably using the online portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363721O10-PO1 or by calling 101 quoting the reference 37/17537/23.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org