Murder investigation after woman found dead in Newport
The 79-year-old was found unresponsive at a property
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, after a woman was found dead in Newport yesterday (24th May).
Gwent Police were called to an address in Leach Road, Bettws at around 1.55pm on Tuesday 24 May after a woman was found unresponsive at a property.
Officers attended along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service who confirmed that a 79-year-old woman had died.
Her next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
A Gwent Police spokesperson added: "We launched a murder investigation and a 51-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
"He remains in police custody and at this time we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it."