Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman, aged in her 50s, in Magherafelt.

Officers, responding to a report, found the woman unresponsive in her home in the Ashgrove Park area of the town yesterday afternoon, Sunday 18 August.  Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.  

A man, aged in his 40s, has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

There are no further details at present.