Woman's body found in house in seaside town as police launch murder probe

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The woman's body was found at a property in Princes Road in Great Yarmouth

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found at a property in Norfolk.

Police were called to the address on Princes Road in Great Yarmouth, at 9.11am on Saturday morning and found the body inside. She is said to have been in her 30s and known to the suspect. The man, aged in his 40s, is being questioned by detectives in custody.

A cordon is still in place at the scene. Detective Inspector Alix Wright said: "We are in the very early stages of this investigation and are currently working to understand the sequence of events which has led to this woman's death.

"We do, however, believe this to be an isolated incident and both parties were known to one another." The statement from Norfolk Police read: "A police cordon is in place at a property in Great Yarmouth after the body of a woman was discovered this morning (Saturday 20 January 2024).

"Police were alerted to an incident on Princes Road at 9.11am today after receiving information that the body of a woman was inside. Officers attended the address where a woman, believed to be in her 30s, was discovered.

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"A man, aged in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains." Contact the force on 101 or online quoting crime reference 36/4291/24 with information. To remain anonymous ring independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit its website.

Tim Hanlon

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