A murder probe has been launched after a woman was found dead at a home in Newport, South Wales.
Emergency services were called to the house in Gwent at around 11.30am on Friday following reports a 44-year-old woman had been found unresponsive.
Police have since arrested a 25-year-old man from Newport on suspicion of murder.
He is currently being held in custody and questioned over her death.
Officers said they ‘are not looking for anyone else in connection’ with the alleged killing.
Emergency services were called to the house in Gwent at around 11.30am on Friday following reports a 44-year-old woman had been found unresponsive
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Gwent police have since arrested a 25-year-old man from Newport on suspicion of murder
The woman’s next of kin have been informed and specialist officers are supporting them.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Detective chief inspector Virginia Davies said: ‘Officers will be making further enquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses.
‘It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Newport as part of this work, but please do not be alarmed.
‘If you have any concerns or information then please do stop and talk with us.’
DCI Davies added that the force would be ‘making a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in line with standard procedures’.
