Man questioned over two killings

A MAN was being questioned yesterday over the murders of a vicar and an elderly woman, both of whom were stabbed in their homes.

Stephen Farrow, 47, was arrested in Folkestone, Kent, on Sunday on suspicion of murdering the Rev John Suddards, 59, in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, last Tuesday. Police also arrested him over the death of retired teacher Betty Yates, 77, who was killed at her cottage in Bewdley, Worcestershire, on 2 January.