Man is arrested after a woman is stabbed to death in Co Antrim

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Co Antrim.
By Staff Reporter
Published 17th Apr 2022, 09:17 BST
Updated 17th Apr 2022, 15:38 BST
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The victim was 64-year-old Alyson Nelson, who was killed in Whitehead.

Detectives launched a murder investigation following the report of a stabbing in the town on Saturday evening.

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Emergency services were called to a property in the Victoria Avenue area at around 6.10pm.

Emergency services were called to a property in the Victoria Avenue area of Whitehead on Saturday eveningEmergency services were called to a property in the Victoria Avenue area of Whitehead on Saturday evening
Emergency services were called to a property in the Victoria Avenue area of Whitehead on Saturday evening

Officers attended along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector Foreman said: “A man has been arrested and is currently in police custody. At this stage we are not looking for any other suspects.

“Our inquiries are at any early stage.

“However, I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101.

“Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous.”