Man arrested after woman found dead inside house in Durham

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead inside a house.

The body of a 50-year-old woman was found by police called to Cuthbert Avenue in Durham on Wednesday shortly after 12:50.

The man who was arrested remains in custody.

Durham Police said they were appealing for information but were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

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