A crime scene investigator in a white protective suit and face mask walks along a taped-off area next to a road at night.DURRINGTON LANE WORTHING POLICE AND SCENE OF CRIME OFFICERS AT SCENE – SERIOUS INCIDENTCredit: Refer to source

A WOMAN has been found dead inside a property in a popular seaside town – as a man is arrested on suspicion of murder.

were scrambled to a property in Durrington, West Sussex on Thursday evening following a concern for welfare report.

A police officer standing behind a "Police Do Not Cross" tape at a serious incident scene.A woman, 65, was found dead inside a property in West SussexCredit: Refer to source

Upon arrival, emergency services found a 65-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sussex Police said a 37-year-old man from Durrington was arrested on suspicion of murder and assaulting a police officer.

The force said that the victim and suspect were known to each other.

The man remains in custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama, from the Major Crime Team, said: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the woman’s loved ones at this difficult time.

“We are in the early stages of a fast-moving investigation, and officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances.

“While we understand this incident will cause concern locally, we believe it to be isolated, with no threat to the wider community, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

“There will be an increased police presence in the area while enquiries are ongoing.”