Man arrested on suspicion of 1983 murder of Olive Wilkinson in Cleethorpes

A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder as detectives relaunch an investigation into the death of a woman in 1983.

Olive Wilkinson, 36, was found with fatal injuries inside her family home on Montague Street, Cleethorpes, in June 1983.

A murder investigation was launched following her death but despite extensive enquiries and numerous appeals the case has remained unsolved.

A cold case review of the investigation started in 2023 after detectives received fresh information.

Following the review, a man was arrested on 21 May.

Senior investigating officer, Det Ch Insp Amy Keane-Christie, from the Humberside Police Major Crime Team, said: “The information received has led to an arrest of a man who is a new suspect to the investigation, which originally launched in 1983, into Olive’s murder.

“Olive’s family have been informed and are currently being supported by family liaison officers.

“A team of specialist trained detectives are currently dedicated to reviewing and progressing the investigation.

“As a part of our lines of enquiry a number of scene guards are currently in place at a number of locations in Cleethorpes whilst searches take place.

“I would encourage anyone who has any concerns or any information which may assist our investigation to please speak to one of the officers."

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