Man Arrested Following Discovery of Body in Burwood Home

A man has been arrested after the body of a woman was found in an Inner West home today.

Just after 11am (Thursday 27 June 2024), police were called to a home on Clements Street, Russell Lea, following reports of a domestic incident.

Officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command arrived to find the body of a woman.

The woman, believed to be aged in her 50's, has not been formally identified.

A crime scene was established, and detectives have commenced an investigation.

A 42-year-old man – known to the woman – was arrested at the scene and taken to Burwood Police Station where he is assisting police with inquiries.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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