BREAKING: Murder probe launched as woman found dead inside house and man, 32, arrested

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after cops were called to a house in Sussex Place in the St Pauls neighbourhood of Bristol

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman in her thirties tragically died.

Cops launched an investigation following the discovery of her body at an address in Bristol last night.

Ambulance crews arrived at the at the address in Sussex Place in the St Pauls neighbourhood of Bristol at about 8.40pm yesterday, where they sadly discovered the woman dead.

A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.

Avon and Somerset Police said it had launched a murder probe, with the investigation ongoing at the house today.

Police have not formally identified the victim but she is believed to be a woman in her thirties. The woman's family have been informed of her tragic death, the force said.

Police added: “Our thoughts are with them at this time.” Detective Inspector Neil Meade from the force’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said the probe is underway to “establish the full circumstances of her death”.

He reassured worried locals the force is not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.

DI Meade added: “A thorough investigation will be carried out, and our thoughts are with the family of the woman at what will be an incredibly difficult time.

“Specially trained family liaison officers will continue to support the family. An investigation is now underway as we work to establish the full circumstances of her death, and this will mean there will be a significant police presence in the area over the coming days.

“We know this news will come as a shock to the community and people will be concerned, but we are not looking for anybody else in connection to this death, at this time.

“Anybody with concerns is advised to speak to neighbourhood officers, who will be carrying out extra patrols in the area.”

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