Woman dead, man arrested after Seaford stabbing

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead after a stabbing in Seaford last night.

Police on the scene after a Seaford stabbing. Picture Jay Town

A woman has been stabbed to death in Seaford last night.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Whitby Way, in Melbourne’s southeast, about 4.40pm on Tuesday evening.

Police said a woman in her 40s was found with stab wounds and was treated by paramedics but was unable to be saved.

Police and emergency services on the scene in Seaford. Picture Jay Town

Homicide squad detectives at the scene. Picture Jay Town

Police at the scene in Seaford. Picture Jay Town

A 44-year-old Seaford man was arrested at the scene and later charged with murder.

He will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this morning.

A roadblock is in place at both ends of Whitby Way as detectives continue their investigation.

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Forensic crews were taking photos of the front of that property, and SES crews were at the scene assisting police.

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