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Murder arrest after woman's body found in Gateshead | Murder arrest after woman's body found in Gateshead |
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A man has been arrested after a woman's body was found in Gateshead. | A man has been arrested after a woman's body was found in Gateshead. |
The 24-year-old was found with serious injuries in Rawling Road at about 18:30 BST on Wednesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene when emergency services were called out. | |
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. | A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. |
Northumbria Police said the case had been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission because of previous contact with the victim. | Northumbria Police said the case had been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission because of previous contact with the victim. |
A spokesman said: "This is believed to be an isolated incident and those involved are known to each other. There is not believed to be any danger to the wider public. | A spokesman said: "This is believed to be an isolated incident and those involved are known to each other. There is not believed to be any danger to the wider public. |
"The victim's next of kin have also been informed and specialist officers are supporting her family at this difficult time." | "The victim's next of kin have also been informed and specialist officers are supporting her family at this difficult time." |