A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 80s was found dead, police said.
Officers were called to a property in the Ashton area, near Helson, Cornwall, after midnight on Friday.
A 36-year-old man from Penzance has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in custody, according to Devon and Cornwall Police.
Her next of kin have been informed, police added.
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Detective Inspector Pete Gee said: "A police cordon has been established at the scene, and inquiries are ongoing.
"At this time, I would like to reassure the community that incidents of this nature are very rare, but if anyone has any concerns, I encourage them to approach and speak to our officers.
"A heightened police presence is expected to remain in the area over the next few days as inquiries are ongoing."
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