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Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Dartmouth
Overview
A murder investigation has been launched by Devon and Cornwall Police after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property in Newcomen Road, Dartmouth. Emergency services attended the scene following reports of a disturbance on Tuesday evening. A local man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Key points
- Police and paramedics responded to a disturbance at a property on Newcomen Road in Dartmouth at about 21:20 BST on Tuesday.
- A woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.
- A local man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
- Another man in his 40s was taken to hospital with non-life-changing facial injuries.
- Police stated there is no indication of a wider threat to the public and appealed for people not to speculate.