The woman whose body was discovered in a property at Harcourt Drive in north Belfast yesterday morning (Saturday) has been named as 30-year-old Caoimhe Morgan.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Harcourt Drive and who witnessed anything or anyone with any information that could assist this investigation to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 790 18/12/21.
Alternatively information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous.