A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the “unexplained” death of a woman in Poole.

Police were called to reports of the sudden death of a woman at an address in East Quay Road in Poole town centre at 8.30am on Saturday morning.

Dorset Police said a 44-year-old man from Poole, who was known to the victim, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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A cordon is currently in place while police carry out enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.30am on Saturday 13 August 2022 to reports of the sudden death of a woman at an address in East Quay Road in Poole.

"Officers have attended, alongside the ambulance and fire services.

“Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, which at this time is being treated as unexplained, are underway and a cordon is in place.

“A 44-year-old man from Poole, who was known to the victim, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.”

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The spokesperson added: “There will be an increased police presence in the area while these enquiries are progressed and officers from the local neighbourhood policing team can be approached by members of the community with any specific concerns or issues.”

Earlier today, forensics officers could be seen at the property.