A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Malvern.

A West Mercia Police spokesman said: “Police are carrying out enquiries into the death of a woman in Malvern.

“Earlier today at 11.55am (Sunday 7 October) police attended an address in Apple Orchard Close in Malvern.

“The body of a 46 year old woman was found, her death is currently being treated as unexplained.

“A 52 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

“Police are currently in the area to both carry out enquiries into the woman's death and offer reassurance to local residents.”