Murder arrest over woman's death

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Police have launched an investigation following an unexplained death in Spalding

A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in Spalding.

Lincolnshire Police said the woman, aged in her 50s, was discovered at an address in Gaunt Close on Monday evening.

An investigation has been launched and officers are treating the death as unexplained.

Det Ch Insp Claire Rimmer said she did not believe there was any wider threat to the community.

She said: "We are in the very early stages of our investigation and would ask people not to speculate on circumstances.

"There will be an increased police presence in the area while we carry out our inquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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