Police start murder investigation after Northampton woman's death
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police have made an arrest and started a murder investigation following the death of a Northampton woman.
On Saturday, August 9th, officers were called just after 6.05am by the East Midlands Ambulance Service to a house on Pinewood Road. A woman in her 40s had been found dead.
Police began an investigation into the circumstances of the woman's death. The investigation was declared a murder inquiry yesterday.
A 55-year-old Northampton man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody today.
The woman’s next of kin have been informed of her death and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Anyone with information that may help officers with the investigation, is asked to call police on 101.