Murder arrest after death of woman in Spalding

Lincolnshire Police said they have launched an investigation following the unexpected death of a woman in Spalding.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Following a call at 8.34pm on Monday, 2 November, we attended an address in Gaunt Close.

“Sadly, a woman aged in her 50s was found dead at the address.

“A 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.”

Detective Chief Inspector Claire Rimmer 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 enquiries.

"We do not believe there to be any wider threat to the community and would ask anyone with information to contact us by calling 101, quoting Incident 432 of 2 November."