Man arrested after woman (53) found dead in Belfast

Body of woman found after incident in east side of city

Detectives detained a 42-year-old man on suspicion of murder
Detectives detained a 42-year-old man on suspicion of murder

A man has been arrested over the murder of a woman in East Belfast.

The body of the 53-year-old was found in a property in Whincroft Way on the Braniel estate late on Sunday night.

Detectives detained a 42-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

More to follow. – PA

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