A 25-year-old man will face court after a woman’s body was found at a home, following a suspected domestic violence-related murder.
Emergency services were called to Merrigum Street, Windale, southwest of Newcastle, following reports of a concern for welfare shortly after 8pm on Saturday.
Officers attached to the Lake Macquarie Police District arrived to find the body of a woman, believed to be aged in her 40s.
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Despite the efforts of paramedics, the woman could not be revived.
She has yet to be formally identified.
Investigations are ongoing and a crime scene has been established.
The man was arrested at the scene and taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with murder (domestic violence).
He was refused bail to appear in court on Sunday.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Crisis Care Helpline on 1800 199 008.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
