Police have arrested a man following the discovery of a woman’s body in a car iat Evans Head this morning.

About 8.10am today (Friday 8 March 2024), emergency services were called to a unit on Park Street, Evans Head, following reports of a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District arrived to find the body of a 60-year-old woman in the boot of a car.

A 39-year-old man – known to the woman - was arrested at the scene and taken to Ballina Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

Police have established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the incident.

Inquiries are ongoing.

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.

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