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Dr Hannah Cain, a GP and mother of three who was known professionally as Dr Hannah Terry, was found dead inside her home during the early hours of Sunday. Police were called to the property shortly after 2:20 a.m. by the ambulance service, and the woman, who was in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody while detectives continue their investigation.Browse Reference
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The case has shocked the quiet Norfolk community where Hannah lived, particularly because residents say children were at the house for a sleepover when the tragedy unfolded. Neighbors said Hannah had young children and that some of their friends had been staying at the property. Those children were reportedly returned to their families after emergency services arrived.
Norfolk Police have not publicly identified the arrested man or explained what they believe happened inside the house before Hannah’s death. Investigators have also not released the result of a post-mortem examination, which was expected to help establish the cause of death. Police have stressed that the investigation remains at an early stage and that officers are still trying to determine the exact circumstances.
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The force later obtained additional time to question the suspect. Officers applied for a warrant of further detention, allowing investigators another 32 hours to continue questioning the man in custody. That step suggests detectives are still working through evidence, witness accounts and information gathered from the scene.
A cordon remained around Hannah’s home as forensic teams continued their work. Police vehicles, forensic officers and specialist personnel were seen arriving at the property while the access road remained closed. Several officers were observed putting on protective gloves before entering the house.
The large detached property sits in an area residents described as peaceful and normally free from serious crime. Some neighbors said families in the area often felt comfortable leaving cars unlocked overnight because they considered the community so safe. The discovery of a suspected murder there has therefore left many residents stunned.