Man arrested after woman’s body found in NI flat - postmortem to take place

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in a flat in Haywood Avenue in south Belfast this morning (Wednesday, April 22).
By Graeme Cousins
Published 22nd Apr 2020, 06:02 BST
Updated 22nd Apr 2020, 08:49 BST
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One man has been arrested as police opened an investigation into the death of a 39-year-old woman.

The officer leading the investigation Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney said: “Police were called to the property at around 1.45am where the body of the 39-year-old woman was discovered inside.

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“A post mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the cause of death however I am treating her death as suspicious at this time.

PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 22/4/2020: Forensic officers enter a flat in Haywood Avenue, Belfast where a woman's body was found in the early hours of the morningPACEMAKER, BELFAST, 22/4/2020: Forensic officers enter a flat in Haywood Avenue, Belfast where a woman's body was found in the early hours of the morning
PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 22/4/2020: Forensic officers enter a flat in Haywood Avenue, Belfast where a woman's body was found in the early hours of the morning

“A 21-year-old male has been arrested as part of the investigation and has been taken to Musgrave Police Station for questioning.

“I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of Haywood Avenue late last night or early this morning and who seen or heard anything to contact detectives from the Major Investigation Team at Ladas Drive Police Station on 101 quoting reference 106 22/04/20.

“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”