Police open murder inquiry after UK postmistress found dead
A UK postmistress has been found dead after a robbery at her post office. Diane Garbutt, 40, died after suffering from head injuries, police said.
The postmistress was found on the floor of her post office in Melsonby, North Yorkshire, on Tuesday morning.
Police said a man wearing a black balaclava stole “a substantial amount” of cash after breaking into the shop in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Police have started a murder inquiry, but said the victim had not been shot.
Paula Vennells, the Post Office’s network director, said: “Everyone at the Post Office is shocked and appalled at the terrible death of Mrs Diane Garbutt, who was dedicated to serving all the community in Melsonby, North Yorkshire, where she lived. Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad and difficult time and we will be doing all we can to support them.
“We urge anyone with any information on this terrible crime to contact the police immediately.”
