A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the sudden and suspicious death of a woman in Lowestoft.

Police were called by the Ambulance Service following reports of a woman’s sudden death. The circumstances surrounding the death are currently being treated as suspicious, pending the results of a Home Office post-mortem examination, scheduled for Sunday, March 2.

The suspect remains in custody at Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre, where he is being questioned by detectives.

Police Statement

Authorities have reassured the public that this is an isolated incident, and that the deceased and suspect were known to each other.

A spokesperson for Suffolk Police said:

“We are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances of this tragic incident. We urge anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist us.”

Appeal for Information

Police are urging anyone who may have information about this incident to get in touch with the Major Investigation Team, quoting reference: 37/11396/25.

Call 101
Report online: Suffolk Police Website
Report anonymously: Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via Crimestoppers UK

Ongoing Investigation

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the woman’s death, with forensic teams and officers present at the scene. More details will be provided following the post-mortem examination.

Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.