Woman, 50, found dead in house as man arrested for ‘murder’ on suburban street

A MAN has been arrested after a woman was found dead in a suburban house.

Police charged to the scene near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, at 12.40am on Sunday following reports of a concern for safety.

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Police charged to the scene in near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, at 12.40am on Sunday following reports of a concern for safety[/caption]

They tragically found a 50-year-old woman dead in the property in Messingham where a man was arrested at the scene.

A 54-year-old man remains in custody whilst officers continue with lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Humberside Police remained at the scene on Elm Way on Monday.

A spokesman for the force said: “Sadly, the woman died in the early hours of the morning, and we have now opened a murder investigation.

“The victim’s family are currently being supported by specially trained officers and our thoughts are with them at this very sad time.”

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Vickers added: “We understand that a tragic incident of this nature will cause shock to the local community.

“But I would like to reassure people that this is an isolated incident between individuals known to each other with no wider risk to members of the public.”

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward to the non-emergency number 101 quoting log 25 of Sunday 6, November.

Alternatively you can report anonymously, contacting Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.