Murder inquiry begins after woman in 50s found dead

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Laura Foster/BBC A large blue police tent, outside a house, with police tape across the front of the building. The house is brick, with lots of foliage. — A police presence remains in the area

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 50s was found dead, police said.

Thames Valley Police was called to a property on East Moor Drive in Wolverton Mill, an area of Milton Keynes, at about 18:00 BST on Sunday.

Officers found the woman deceased at the address.

A 58-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.

'Complex investigation'

Laura Foster/BBC A police car, outside a house, parked on a road, with a blue police tent outside the house. There is also police tape near the top of the image. The house is mostly brick, with white window frames and foliage. Other houses are to the left. — Police have appealed for information

Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Sally Spencer, of the Major Crime Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who has sadly died."

She added: "This is a complex investigation that is still in its early stages, and we are actively pursuing a number of inquiries to understand exactly what has happened."

Police went to the address following reports made to them "around a concern for welfare".

The woman's next of kin have been informed. Formal identification and a post-mortem examination have not yet taken place.

The force said a "scene watch" had been set up on East Moor Drive.

Anyone with information has been asked to call police on 101.

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