Pair arrested over 1981 murder of shopkeeper in Leighton Buzzard

Two people have been arrested 38 years after a woman was found dead at her shop on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard.

A 70-year-old woman and 69-year-old man were detained on suspicion of murder in Brighton on Wednesday.

Carol Morgan, who was 36 at the time, was found dead at Morgan's Store in Finch Crescent, Linslade, in August 1981.

Despite heavy investigation, nobody has ever been charged with her murder.

Detective Inspector Jerry Wait, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “A number of arrests were made at the time of Carol’s death, however no charges were ever brought.

"Our Cold Case Unit reviews every undetected murder every two years, and Carol’s case is no exception.

“This goes to show that no murder investigation is ever closed and we will explore all opportunities available, even as much as 38 years later.

"We will also be carrying out additional work in the vicinity of Morgan's Store and in the Brighton area, and would appreciate the public’s support in coming forward with any information which could help our investigation.

“I hope that with the passage of time, anyone who now feels able to come forward with any information has the confidence to do so. Any details, no matter how small, could be vital.”

Anyone with information about the death of Carol Morgan is asked to contact the dedicated Operation Markdown incident room number on 01480 422796.