Murder Suspect Surendra Patel Dies in Custody

Surendra Patel, a 78-year-old man charged with the murder of a woman in her 70s found in Rugby, has died in custody at HMP Hewell on October 31. Patel was arrested following the discovery of the woman's body at Aqua Place on October 8, and he was charged shortly thereafter. The circumstances surrounding his death remain undisclosed, and it is under investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman. Meanwhile, the police investigation into the woman's death has concluded, and the case will now be handled by a coroner. All criminal proceedings related to Patel's case have ended with his death, and an inquest is anticipated to determine the cause of the woman's death. Further updates will follow as investigations progress.