Spennymoor: Man arrested after woman found dead
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Officers were called to a property in Craddock Street following concerns for the woman
A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead at a house in County Durham.
Police were called to Craddock Street at about 17:30 GMT on Monday following concerns about the 48-year-old, who was confirmed dead at the scene.
A 50-year-old man was arrested and has been released under investigation as inquiries continue.
Det Ch Insp Chris Barker of Durham Police said the inquiry was in its "very early stages".
"I would like to reassure residents that we do believe this to be an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it," he added.
Officers have not said what the man has been arrested on suspicion of.
Anyone with information should contact police.
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