Man arrested in connection with death of Bradford pensioner in 1994

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    Police have arrested a man in connection with a murder in Bradford more than 20 years ago.

    A 69-year-old man from the Halifax area has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of pensioner Amy Shepherd.

    Amy, who was 86, was found dead at her home in Wibsey in August 1994.

    A post mortem revealed that she had been strangled, stabbed and sexually assaulted.

    The man has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

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