Police launch murder investigation after woman killed in Burnley

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Burnley.
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the incident in Burnley WoodDetectives have launched a murder investigation following the incident in Burnley Wood
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the incident in Burnley Wood

Police were called by the ambulance service at 7-13pm yesterday after the body of a woman had been found at an address in Marlborough Street.

The 40-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her death is currently being treated as suspicious and enquiries are ongoing.