A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman.
Police were called to a property on Ilbert Street, Plymouth, at about 16:15 BST on Saturday following reports of concern for a woman’s welfare.
Units forced entry and provided emergency first aid to a woman in her 50s, but she was confirmed deceased.
A man from Plymouth was taken into police custody and a murder investigation has been launched.
The woman’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers, Devon and Cornwall Police said.