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Murder allegation emerged regarding woman’s body being found at home

A 25-year-old man is due to appear in court after a woman’s body was found at home.

Emergency services were called to Windale, south-west of Newcastle, following reports of welfare concerns shortly after 8pm on Saturday.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District arrived to find the body of a woman believed to be in her 40s.

Despite the intervention of medical teams, the woman could not be revived.

He has not yet been officially identified.

While the crime scene investigation continues, investigations continue.

The man was arrested at the scene and taken to the Belmont police station where he was charged with murder (domestic violence).

He was denied bail to appear in court on Sunday.