Man arrested after woman (50s) found dead in Co Derry home

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Man Arrested After Woman (50S) Found Dead In Co Derry Home
The woman was found unresponsive in the property on Sunday afternoon. Photo: PA
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By David Young, PA

A man has been arrested after the death of a woman at her home in Magherafelt, Co Derry.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the woman, in her 50s, in the property in Ashgrove Park.

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Responding to a report, officers found the woman unresponsive in her home on Sunday afternoon.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said a man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the investigation.

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He remained in custody on Monday afternoon.

A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out on the woman on Tuesday.

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