A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Merrylands tonight.
About 10.15pm (Monday 4 February 2019), a 73-year-old man attended Merrylands Police Station where he spoke with police.
As a result of that conversation, the man was taken into custody and officers then attended a home on Leigh Street. Merrylands.
Officers entered the home where they found a 63-year-old woman suffering a wound to her chest.
Attempts were made to revive the woman, however, she died at the scene.
A crime scene has been established while detectives from Cumberland Police Area Command conduct a full investigation.
The man has now been taken to Granville Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.
It’s believed the man and woman were married.
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