Police have established a crime scene after the body of a woman was located in the state's west.
Shortly after 8am today (Tuesday 29 October 2024), officers from Central North Police District responded to reports the body of a woman had been located along Parkdale Road, Bourke.
Officers have secured a crime scene and are awaiting the arrival of specialist police.
Whilst yet to be formally identified, the woman is believed to be aged 47-years-old.
A 49-year-old man known to the woman is currently assisting with inquiries at Bourke Police Station.
As inquiries continue police are urging anyone with information about the matter – or who were in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Bourke Police Station 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.
