A 21-year-old man has been arrested after the body of a 39-year-old woman was found inside a flat in south Belfast.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the ‘suspicious’ death at the property in Haywood Avenue this morning (Wednesday 22 April).
The officer leading the investigation Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney said police were called to the property just before 2am.
He said the body of the 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 man has been arrested as part of the investigation and has been taken to Musgrave Police Station for questioning,” he said.
Police are appealing for anyone who noticed anything suspicious to come forward.
“I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of Haywood Avenue late last night or early this morning and who saw 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,” he added.