Authorities in Vidin apprehended a mentally ill man suspected of murdering his wife in the "Nov Pat" district, following a distressing discovery made by concerned neighbors.

Reportedly, neighbors observed the man standing outside his residence with blood-stained hands around 11 a.m. yesterday and promptly alerted law enforcement.

Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered the man's wife on the second floor of their home, bearing multiple wounds on her head and body.

The 79-year-old suspect was taken into custody for a duration of up to 24 hours for further investigation. According to his sister, who resides in a nearby house, the man had also issued threats against her family.

Allegedly the primary caretaker for his wife, who had been disabled for an extended period, the suspect's relatives noted his inability to cope with the pressures of the situation.