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Murder investigation launched as woman found dead

Anna Lewis
BBC News
Google A general view of Bryn Terrace in Cefn Cribwr. The street is lined with terraced houses with cars parked either side along the pavement. Some of the houses have garden walls lined with shrubs. It is overcast. Google
Police were called to a property on Bryn Terrace in Cefn Cribwr

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead.

Police attended a property in Cefn Cribwr in Bridgend county at 21:15 BST on Friday after concerns were raised for the welfare of two people.

A 48-year-old woman was confirmed dead inside the property on Bryn Terrace and a 56-year-old man from Pyle was found at the scene, South Wales Police said.

The man was arrested on suspicion of murder and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Det Ch Insp Lianne Rees said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the woman who has died."