Man arrested 30 years after murder of couple

An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murders of a couple at their farmhouse more than 30 years ago.

Harry and Megan Tooze were both found dead with gunshot wounds at their Ty Ar y Waun farmhouse in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on 26 July 1993.

South Wales Police undertook a forensic review of the case in 2023 and detectives have now made an arrest for the undetected murders of 64-year-old Harry and 67-year-old Megan.

The man was arrested earlier and is currently in police custody, the force said.

Senior investigating officer Det Supt Mark Lewis said: “While this arrest is clearly a significant development in the investigation, our enquiries are very much ongoing.

“This case has affected many people over the years and our aim is to find the answers to the unanswered questions which remain about their deaths over 30 years on.

“Even with this passage of time I appeal to anyone who has any information about the murders to come forward and speak to police.”

Harry and Megan Tooze had left their farm on the morning of Monday 26 July 1993 to collect their pensions in Llanharry and were seen arriving back at 11:00 GMT, police said.

At around 13:30, two gun shots were heard by neighbours but this was not considered unusual on a farm, the force added.

Police were called when a phone call from their daughter went unanswered and officers attended the farm and discovered the couple’s bodies in a cow shed.

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