14 July 2012 Last updated at 05:31 ET

Exmouth murder case police arrest son Andrew Cane

Linda Sheard Linda Sheard's body was found on Wednesday evening

A man who was wanted in connection with the death of his mother in Devon has been arrested in the Gloucester area.

The body of 63-year-old Linda Sheard was found in the Brixington area of Exmouth, Devon, on Wednesday.

Thirty officers from Devon and Cornwall Police have been involved in the murder investigation.

A police spokesman said 30-year-old Andrew Cane was arrested on suspicion of murder in the early hours. He is being held in custody in Exeter.

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