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Toothill murder investigation ongoing as woman named locally

byDaniel Jae Webb
30 January 2025 • 8.09am
Toothill murder investigation ongoing as woman named locally
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A murder investigation in Swindon is ongoing – as the victim is named locally.

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Tracey Peck died following an incident at a house in Cowdrey Close, Toothill, in the early hours of Wednesday morning (29 January).

A man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder and remains in custody.

A neighbour told of how Tracey was “always friendly” and a “lovely person”. They said that she had adult children, and was a grandmother.

In tributes on social media, she was described as “so lovely” – with dozens of people paying their respects on Facebook.

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Wiltshire Police is yet to comment on the circumstances of the suspected killing. Forensic work is understood to be ongoing at the scene.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We responded to reports of a sudden death in Toothill in the early hours of this morning (29/01).

“Sadly, at around 12.40am (29/01) a woman was found deceased at a property in Cowdrey Close and a man, who was at the address, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

“He remains in custody for questioning.

“Officers have put a cordon at the address while they investigate the circumstances.”


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