EPPING, VIC. — Detectives from the Homicide Squad are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Epping last night.
Emergency services were called to reports of a woman found unresponsive at a property on Gottloh Street about 5.50pm on Thursday, October 9.
According to police, it appeared the 44-year-old Epping woman had been seriously assaulted.
Paramedics attended; however, the woman died at the scene.
A 50-year-old man from Rockbank was subsequently arrested last night.
Police understand the parties are known to each other.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.vic.com.au.