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Armidale, NSW: Woman dies after she was found with multiple stab wounds in Rockvale Road unit

Police said the woman was aged in her 40s.

Emily Williams
The Nightly
NSW Police said they were contacted around 2.15am on Thursday with reports of a stabbing in Armidale.
NSW Police said they were contacted around 2.15am on Thursday with reports of a stabbing in Armidale. Credit: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

A woman has died after she was allegedly stabbed multiple times overnight.

NSW Police said they were contacted around 2.15am on Thursday with reports of a stabbing in Armidale.

When they arrived at a unit on Rockvale Road, officers found a woman with multiple stab wounds.

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She was aged in her 40s.

Paramedics treated the woman but despite their efforts, she died at the scene.

A 53-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation launched into the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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