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Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman's body was found at a house in Wicklow Drive, Goodwood, Leicester.
Officers gained entry to the address just after 5pm on Sunday August 3 after concerns for the woman's welfare was raised by a friend.
An injured man who was also found at the property was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary with minor injuries. The 45-year-old Leicester man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder.
A post mortem examination was carried out last night (Sunday August 3) at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and revealed that the victim who is in her late 20s had died from stab wounds. The woman's name has not yet been released as formal identification has not yet been carried out.
Superintendent Paul Telford, who is leading the investigation, said: "The investigation is in its early stages are we are trying to piece together exactly what happened.
"The property remains cordoned off to allow for examination of the scene to take place. This vital and detailed forensic work began yesterday and will continue into today. Officers will also be conducting house-to-house enquiries."
Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to contact Leicestershire Police and quote incident 643 of August 3 or alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is free and anonymous.
Issued on 04/08/08 at 07:35
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