Officers from the Richmond Police District arrived and discovered the body of a 60-year-old woman in the boot of a car on Friday morning

  • Police called to Evans Head unit
  • Found body of woman, 60, in car boot
  • Arrested man, 39, known to the woman 

Police have arrested a man following the discovery of a woman’s body in the boot of a car.

Emergency services were called to a unit on Park Street, Evans Head, following reports of a concern for welfare at about 8.10am on Friday.

Officers from the Richmond Police District arrived and discovered the body of a 60-year-old woman in the boot of a car.

A 39-year-old man who was known to the woman was arrested at the scene and taken to Ballina Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

Police have established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the incident.

Officers from the Richmond Police District arrived and discovered the body of a 60-year-old woman in the boot of a car on Friday morning

Officers from the Richmond Police District arrived and discovered the body of a 60-year-old woman in the boot of a car on Friday morning

Inquiries are ongoing.