Murder arrest after woman in her 70s dies

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman.

Hertfordshire Police was called to Armour Rise in Hitchin at 15:15 BST following a report of concern for welfare.

A woman in her 70s was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 59-year-old man remains in custody and police believe he and the woman were known to each other.

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