A critical incident investigation is underway, and a man has been arrested after a woman’s body was located in Casino this morning.

About 2.30am (Saturday 29 June 2024), police attended a home on Johnston Street, Casino, following reports of a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District arrived and assisted the woman; however, she died at the scene.

The woman, who is believed to be aged in her 40’s, has not yet been formally identified.

A 31-year-old man – believed to be known to the woman – was arrested at the scene and taken to Lismore Police Station where he is assisting police with inquiries.

A crime scene has been established and a critical incident team from Tweed/Byron Police District will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident – including all aspects of the response from NSW Police.

That investigation will be subject to an independent review.

Officers from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad are assisting officers from Richmond Police District in their investigations into the woman’s death.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.