POLICE in Co Down are investigating this morning after the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in the county.
The discovery was made at a property in the Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee.
The PSNI have confirmed they are investigating all circumstances surrounding the sudden death.
Part of the street remains cordoned off as investigations continue.
It is understood officers were at the scene on Saturday evening and remained on site overnight.
Forensic officers are also at the scene this morning.
In a statement police said: “Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman at a property in the Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee.
“Cordons are currently in place – and an update will be provided in due course.”
Separately, a woman in her 50s was arrested in Newry following the death of a man in his 40s.
Police received a report that the man, aged in his 40s, sustained a serious injury in the Fisher Park area of the city at around 12:45pm on Saturday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident and the man received medical treatment at the scene before being rushed to hospital.
He passed away from his injuries a short time later.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch have launched an investigation into the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips confirmed a woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
He said yesterday: “A 50-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in police custody at this time.
“Cordons are in place within the Fisher Park area as officers conduct further enquiries into what happened.
“Our investigation is at an early stage and we are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.”
INFO APPEAL
The PSNI has urged anyone who may have any information that could be helpful to the investigation to come forward.
Insp Phillips added: “I would appeal to anyone who may have information that could assist us, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 721 28/06/25.”
Alternatively, you can also submit a report or information online using the www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
