Nottingham: Murder arrest after woman found dead

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Police believe the incident is "isolated"

A woman has been found dead and a man arrested on suspicion of murder in Nottinghamshire.

The body of a 53-year-old woman was found by emergency services at an address in Nottingham Road, Eastwood, at about 11:15 BST on Friday.

The 60-year-old suspect remains in police custody, the force said.

It added the death would cause "a great deal of shock and concern", but believed it to be an isolated occurrence.

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Forensic officers were seen at the scene

Det Ch Insp Clare Dean said: "Our thoughts at this time are with the victim's family, who will be supported by specially-trained officers in the days and weeks ahead."

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A helicopter was spotted hovering around the area

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