Woman, 21, found dead in boat yard named as Corinna Baker as man arrested on suspicion of murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a “beloved” 21-year-old woman was found dead in a boat yard.
Police were called to Netpool Boatyard on the river Teifi in Cardigan, Wales, at around 12.35pm on Saturday after the body of Corinna Baker was discovered. A homicide investigation has been launched as detectives try to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Dyfed-Powys Police on Sunday said a 29-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder as they appealed for witnesses to come forward.
In a statement released on Sunday, Ms Baker’s family paid tribute to her, saying she would be “deeply missed” and urged anyone with information to come forward.
“As a family, we are saddened by the loss of our beloved Corinna,” they said.
“He was much loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and anyone who had the chance to know him. “We would appeal to anyone with information, however small, to come forward.
“We ask that everyone respect our privacy at this time and allow us to grieve peacefully.”
Detective Superintendent Wayne Bevan said: “Our thoughts are with Corinna’s family at this understandably tragic time. We have specially trained officers supporting the family and we ask that their privacy be respected.”
“I urge anyone with any information to come forward and support our ongoing investigation.”
