Man arrested for murder after woman's body is found in Great Yarmouth home

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman was found in a home.

The woman was found dead this morning (Saturday, January 20). Police were called about the incident just after 9.10am. When they arrived at the home in Princes Road, Great Yarmouth they found the woman, who is believed to be in her 30s.

A man in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.

The case has been referred to the police watchdog, the Independent Office of Police Conduct, because there was contact with the police before the woman's death. It is the second time in two days that Norfolk Constabulary has referred itself to the IOPC, following the death of four people at a home in Costessey, near Norfolk.

Detective Inspector Alix Wright from Norfolk Police Constabulary said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation and are currently working to understand the sequence of events which has led to this woman’s death. We do, however, believe this to be an isolated incident and both parties were known to one another.”

Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch with the police, quoting crime reference 36/4291/24. People can call 101 or click here. They can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via the online form.