Homicide detectives have charged a man following the death of a woman at Seaford yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Whitby Way where the woman was found with stab wounds about 4.40pm. Paramedics worked on the woman, aged in her 40s, however she died at the scene. A 44-year-old Seaford man has been charged with murder. He has been remanded in custody to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later this morning.
Author: Cameron McCullough
Police are currently on scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Seaford this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Whitby Way where a woman was found with stab wounds about 4.40pm. Paramedics worked on the woman aged in her 40s, however she died at the scene. A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is in custody. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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