Woman's body found in Newport, Isle of Wight

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The discovery was made at a property on Barton Road, Newport

A woman's body has been found at a property in Newport on the Isle of Wight.

Officers were called to Barton Road, where they made the discovery, at about 12:40 BST.

Hampshire Police said it had launched an investigation.

A 53-year-old man has been arrested and is helping officers with their enquiries, the force said. Police remain at the scene and the property is cordoned off.

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