Casino, NSW: Body of woman in her 40s discovered and man, 31, arrested

Police have launched a critical incident investigation after a woman’s body was discovered at a home in northern NSW.

In a statement NSW Police said they were called to a home on Johnston Street, Casino, following reports of a concern for welfare at about 2.30am on Saturday morning.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District arrived to try and assist 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.