The man found dead yesterday at his Claygate home has been named locally as Richard Challen, believed to be a former garage owner.
Surrey Police launched a murder investigation last night after the body of a man in his 60s was found at a house in Ruxley Ridge at about 1pm.
A 56-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A post mortem examination to establish the cause of his death has been scheduled to take place at the Royal Surrey County Hospital at 2pm today.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information which may be of assistance to contact them on 0845 125 2222, or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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