Investigation underway after woman's body found - Penrith

Sunday, 10 November 2024 03:18:28 PM

A man is under police guard and an investigation is underway after a body of a woman was found in Penrith a short time ago.

Emergency services were called to a hotel on Mulgoa Road about 1.10pm (Sunday 10 November 2024), after the discovery of the woman’s body, in the same room as a man suffering cuts to his arms.

The man – believed to be in his 50s – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

The woman is yet to be formally identified.

Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command have established a crime scene, with inquiries to be conducted by PAC detectives, assisted by State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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