A man is being questioned by the police following the murder of 80-year-old La Grange, West Bank Demerara resident on Friday.

Police reported that Karpattie Sewnauth, of Independence Street, was found nude, gagged and bounded on her bed.

The Stabroek Market vendor was discovered at about 20:30h Friday.

She was last seen in the company of a sibling about 21:30h on Thursday after visiting a mandir in the area.

Entry to the building may have been gained through an eastern window, Police said.

Police are awaiting a post mortem.