Man Arrested After Woman Dies At Howie Centre Home

A 73 year-old man has been arrested after a 71 year-old woman died at a home in Howie Centre this morning.

Regional Police say they were called to a home on Kings Road at about 8:00.

They say paramedics tried to help the woman but she was pronounced dead a short time later.

The man was arrested at the scene.

No charges had been announced as of early Friday evening. 

Police say the man and woman knew each other and there’s no risk to public safety. 

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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