Woman found dead in Belfast house

Detectives launched a murder inquiry today after a woman in her 60s was found dead in north Belfast.

Detectives launched a murder inquiry today after a woman in her 60s was found dead in north Belfast.

One man has been arrested in connection with the death.

The body was discovered in a house in Richmond Square, off the Cavehill Road around 11am.

A PSNI spokesman said: "Anyone who has any information that could assist police with their inquiries is asked to contact detectives at Antrim Road on 9065 0222."

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