Beauty salon boss, 50, found dead at house in village is named as man is arrested in murder probe

Tributes have been paid to a beloved beauty salon owner who was killed during a suspected murder in a rural village.

Skydiving enthusiast Clair Armstrong, 50, has been named locally as the woman who died during an incident in Messingham, North Lincolnshire.  

Officers from Humberside Police scrambled to an address in Elm Way in the early hours of Sunday morning after reports of a disturbance.

Police have since arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody. 

Clair Armstrong, 50, has been named locally as the woman who died during an incident in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

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The beauty salon owner was a keen skydiver. Her death has sparked a murder investigation by police

Clair’s family is being supported by specialist officers, said police.

The death of the mother, who owned the Oliver’s beauty salon in the North Lincolnshire village, has devastated her family and rocked the local community.

One family member wrote online: ‘Rest in peace beautiful my heart is broken, can’t believe my beautiful cousin has gone, what a cruel world.’

Neighbours were also horrified to hear of Clair’s death, with one telling Grimsby Live: ‘Clair was friendly and always spoke to me when we were out walking the dogs.

‘I just can’t believe this has happened right on our doorstep. You see it on the television, but I’m very surprised to see it outside my house.’

Taking to Facebook, one friend wrote: ‘Absolutely heartbroken a lovely friend I can’t actually believe it.’

And another added: ‘RIP Clair… your salon was amazing and you worked so hard. Condolences to your family.’

Other Messingham business owners also reacted to the news of Clair’s death, with one saying: ‘I just can’t believe it, I’ve only ever seen this sort of thing on the news. The whole thing is just such a shock.’

Clair was a talented skydiver and regularly took part in jumps at the local centre at Hibaldstow.

In a statement on its Facebook page, Olivers said: ‘Due to unfortunate circumstances the family have decided Oliver’s will be closed until further notice. We will update you when we can. Thank you.’

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Clair is understood to have died in a property in Messingham (pictured), a 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

Humberside police have launched a murder probe following the tragic incident at an address in Elm Way

Tributes have since been paid to the popular mother, with police now appealing for the public for information about her death 

Police confirmed a cordon will remain in place at the property for a number of days.

Clair’s family have been informed of her death and are being supported by specialist officers.

In a message to the public, Detective Chief Inspector Simon Vickers said: ‘We understand that a tragic incident of this nature will cause shock to the local community, but I would like to reassure people that this is an isolated incident between individuals known to each other with no wider risk to members of the public.

‘Those living in the area can expect to see a number of officers over the coming days whilst a scene guard remains in place, and we continue with our investigation.

‘I would encourage anyone with information, or anyone with concerns, to please come and speak to us.’

Those with information are urged to call 101 quoting log 25 of Sunday, November 6.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, to leave information anonymously.