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