Pictured: Woman, 73, found stabbed to death at her home as police arrest man for her murder 

An elderly woman has been found stabbed to death at her home as police arrest a 40-year-old man for her murder. 

The 73-year-old murdered woman, found at a property in Barnsley on Thursday, has been named as Jill Hibberd.

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said Ms Hibberd’s body was found in the living room of a house on Roy Kilner Road in Wombwell, Barnsley. 

Jill Hebberd, 73, was found dead at a home in Wombwell, Barnsley on Thursday

A post-mortem concluded she died ‘as a result of multiple stab wounds’.

The force also said on Saturday a 40-year-old man, from Barnsley, had been arrested on suspicion of murder and was in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Jude Ashmore said: ‘Our thoughts are with Jill’s friends at this sad time.’

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said Ms Hibberd's body was found in the living room of a house on Roy Kilner Road in Wombwell, Barnsley. Pictured: File photo of Roy Kilner Road

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said Ms Hibberd’s body was found in the living room of a house on Roy Kilner Road in Wombwell, Barnsley. Pictured: File photo of Roy Kilner Road

He added: ‘Detectives continue to work tirelessly to build a picture of Jill’s background and determine the events that led to her death, which was reported to us on Thursday.’

Police do not believe Ms Hibberd had any immediate family, but friends have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Officers are also looking for a red Audi TT, registration YM17 SYJ, which was taken from the driveway of the property around 9pm on Wednesday. 

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