Man charged with murder of Wells woman
Sarah Ashwell was found dead at her home last Sunday
Avon and Somerset Police have charged a man with murder following the death of a woman in Wells. 47-year-old Sarah Ashwell was found dead at her home in South Street last Sunday afternoon.
Antanas Jankauskas, 38, of Wookey is due to appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court today. He is one of four men who were arrested on suspicion of murder, the other three have been released under investigation.
Yesterday officers arrested a fifth man on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has also been released under investigation.
Detective Superintendent Gary Haskins said: “This is a large-scale investigation involving over 100 officers and staff from across our service.
“The picture we have built up is of a mother, daughter and friend who was well-known and well-loved and whose loss is deeply felt. Our thoughts are with her loved ones.
“We’re grateful for the support of the community in coming forward with information, but it’s important to say that our work to get justice for Sarah and answers for her family is far from over. I’d ask people to continue to support our investigation in any way they can.
“We would however ask the public not to speculate on this case on social media as this could risk prejudicing the legal process now underway.”
Please call 101 with information and give the reference 5221261875.
Alternatively you can ring the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.