Police in Northern Ireland have launched a murder inquiry after the sudden death of a woman in Belfast.
Officers and other emergency services responded to a call about an incident at a house in the Shore Road area just before midnight last night.
The woman was found dead inside and has been named as 71-year-old Marie Green.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody this evening.
The scene is cordoned off as forensic examinations continue.
Detective Inspector Jennifer Rea, from the Police Service's Major Investigation Team, said: "My thoughts are with Marie’s family and loved ones who are left trying to come to terms with their tragic loss.
"A man, aged 31, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody at this time.
"Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances, and I am appealing to anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact detectives on 101. Please quote reference 2020 of 02/06/25."
