By David Hunter
The death of a woman at a flat in south Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday morning is being treated as suspicious.
The 39 year old's body was found inside the property in Haywood Avenue at around 1.45am.
PSNI Detectives say a post mortem examination will take place.
A 21 year old man has been arrested as part of the investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney said: “Police were called to the property at around 1.45am where the body of the 39 year old woman was discovered inside.
"A post mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the cause of death however I am treating her death as suspicious at this time.
" A 21 year old male has been arrested as part of the investigation and has been taken to Musgrave Police Station for questioning.
“I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of Haywood Avenue late last night or early this morning and who seen or heard anything to contact detectives from the Major Investigation Team at Ladas Drive Police Station."
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