Woman in 70s found dead in South West Rocks unit, man charged

A major investigation is under way after an elderly woman was found dead and a man was arrested at a unit on the mid-north coast.

A major investigation is under way and a man has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was found dead at a unit on the mid-north coast.

The body of the woman in her 70s was found at a lodging unit on Memorial Ave in South West Rocks about 8am on Friday after police received a concern for welfare.

When officers arrived they found a 59-year-old man inside the unit and arrested him.

In a statement, a NSW Police spokesperson said the man was “taken to Kempsey Police Station where he is assisting police with inquiries”.

“A crime scene has been established which will be forensically examined,” the statement read.

“Investigations into the circumstances of the woman’s death are under way.”

The man was charged with murder and established Strike Force Nundroo on Saturday morning, and is set to face court today.

Police will allege the man and woman are known to each other.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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