Man arrested in murder probe after woman's body found

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in south Wales.

Officers were called to Nelson Road, Ystrad Mynach, 15 miles north of Cardiff, by paramedics at 5.45pm on Tuesday.

The 47-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.

Chief Inspector Carl Williams said: "Gwent Police responded to a call for assistance from the South Wales Ambulance Service to an address in Nelson Road, Ystrad Mynach.

"On arrival the body of a woman was discovered. Her death is being treated as suspicious."

Anyone with information should call 101.