The police are at the scene of an incident, believed to be a stabbing, at a house in Balclutha. Photo / file
A woman has been found dead in Balclutha following what police say was a domestic incident.
Police cordoned off a house in the main street this morning following what was believed to be a stabbing.
A 41-year-old woman was found dead at the house and police are speaking with a
49-year-old man in relation to the death.
A police spokeswoman said no other people were being spoken to in relation to the incident at this stage.
Armed police arrived at the house on Essex St shortly before 10am and an ambulance arrived soon afterwards. A Samoan flag is displayed in the window of the main street house on State Highway 1, with the area from the footpath to the house cordoned off by police tape.
