Whitehead murder investigation: Police name victim as 64-year-old Alyson Nelson

By Cate McCurry, PA

The woman who was stabbed to death in Whitehead in Co. Antrim yesterday has been named as 64-year-old Alyson Nelson.

Detectives launched a murder investigation following the report of a stabbing in Whitehead on Saturday evening.

Emergency services were called to a property in the Victoria Avenue area at around 6.10pm.

WATCH: Forensic teams at the scene of a murder investigation in Whitehead, Co. Antrim last night.

Police were called to the scene yesterday evening to reports that a woman had been stabbed. pic.twitter.com/3ZuADR64gy

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Officers attended along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector Foreman said: “A man has been arrested and is currently in police custody. At this stage we are not looking for any other suspects.

WATCH: PSNI Forensics teams search a property as part of the murder investigation launched after a woman was fatally stabbed in Whitehead, Co. Antrim last night. pic.twitter.com/MoCBp67jMf

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“Our inquiries are at any early stage.

“However, I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101.

“Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous.”

(Alyson Nelson)