Man, 48, arrested after woman found dead

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An investigation has begun after the death of a woman in Rotherham

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in Rotherham.

The 48-year-old is in police custody and the woman's family are being supported by trained officers.

South Yorkshire Police were called to an address in Ox Close Avenue by Yorkshire Ambulance Service at 00:22 BST on Saturday.

The woman's death is being treated as unexplained and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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