Chesterfield man arrested on suspicion of murder following 'suspicious' death of Preston woman

A Chesterfield man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the “suspicious death” of a woman in Preston.
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The 26-year-old was detained by police this afternoon (17 February) and remains in police custody.

Officers attended an address on Fir Trees Avenue, in the Grange area of Preston, after receiving a concern for welfare report at around 11pm on Sunday (February 16).

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When police arrived at the scene the body of a woman was found at the address.

An investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found at an address in Fir Trees Avenue.An investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found at an address in Fir Trees Avenue.
An investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found at an address in Fir Trees Avenue.

Lancashire Police have launched an investigation and are currently treating her death as suspicious. A post-mortem will take place “in due course” to establish the cause of death.

Chief Insp Pauline Stables, of Lancashire Police, said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends, who are being supported by specially-trained officers at this incredibly difficult time.”

Police believe the victim and the arrested man may have known each other.