Epping, Melbourne: Man arrested after woman found dead in home following ‘serious assault’
A woman has died after being seriously assaulted at a suburban home, with a man known to her arrested and being questioned by homicide detectives.
Emergency services were called to a property in Epping, in Melbourne’s north, about 5.50pm on Thursday to find the woman unresponsive.
The 44-year-old died at the scene, with police saying she had been “seriously assaulted”.
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Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Crisis Care Helpline on 1800 199 008.
