A man has been arrested over the 'unexplained death' of a 63-year-old woman in
A 50 year old was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene today and has been taken to a local police station for questioning.
Emergency services were called to an address in at around 11.10am to a report of the death of a woman.
Paramedics gave the woman medical assistance however she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
were visible taking items from the property, while a walkway between residential properties was cordoned off by police officers.
Police were also seen making door-to-door enquiries to residents living near to the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: "An investigation has been launched however we are in the very early stages and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.
“Officers remain in the area and will be carrying out forensic and house-to-house enquiries. A cordon is currently in place at the scene.
"A Home Office post mortem will take place to establish the cause of death and next of kin have been informed.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 19100553056 or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111
