A woman’s decomposed body has been discovered on a beach in Chiclana with several injuries to the head.
The woman, believed to be aged around 50, was found on Sunday morning at Sancti Petri beach.
Investigators are examining whether her death could be a case of violence against women by a partner or former partner, reports Diario de Cadiz.
A couple walking their dog discovered the body at around 11am in a dune near the entrance to the dog beach, in an area known as Lavaculos.
The annual Chiclana–Sancti Petri running race was taking place nearby at the time.
Guardia Civil officers, local police and an ambulance attended after the couple raised the alarm.
The body was in an advanced state of decomposition.
Initial post-mortem findings suggest the woman had been dead for between six and 10 days,.
The investigation continues.
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