Police are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in South Belfast.
The 39-year-old's body was found in a flat in the Haywood Avenue area early this morning and police say they are treating the death as "suspicious at this time."
A 21-year-old male has been arrested as part of the investigation and has been taken to Musgrave Police Station for questioning.
The officer leading the investigation Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney said: “Police were called to the property at around 1.45am where the body of the 39-year-old woman was discovered inside.
"A post mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the cause of death however I am treating her death as suspicious at this time. A 21 year old male has been arrested as part of the investigation and has been taken to Musgrave Police Station for questioning.
"I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of Haywood Avenue late last night or early this morning and who seen or heard anything to contact detectives from the Major Investigation Team at Ladas Drive Police Station on 101 quoting reference 106 22/04/20.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
South Belfast SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown has said the community in South Belfast is in shock.
Cllr McKeown said: "People are shocked at this incident in the heart of the community in Ballynafeigh. This is a very popular neighbourhood, so for something like this to happen has caused great concern for residents of the area.
"It is very sad that a life has been lost so suddenly, and my thoughts are with those close to the deceased. I urge anyone with information to contact police to help them with their investigation."
