Investigation launched after body found in Netherton

Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found at an address in Crossley Street, Netherton, yesterday afternoon.

Officers were alerted to the discovery by ambulance service colleagues just before 12:40pm.
 
The death of the woman is currently being treated as unexplained and a scene is in place for enquiries to continue.
 
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat, or by calling 101, and quoting log 1850 of 12 November.