Man charged with murder after woman's body found in Belmore

Thursday, 12 December 2024 01:13:33 AM

A man has been charged with the alleged murder of a woman in Sydney’s south west.

About 7.50am yesterday, (Wednesday 11 December 2024), police were called to a home on Knox Street, Belmore, following a report of a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command attended and located the body of a woman.

She is yet to be formally identified; however, is believed to be aged 31.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident commenced under Strike Force Perched.

Following inquiries, officers attended a home in Denham Court about 8.30am, and arrested a 35-year-old man, known to the woman.

He was taken to Campbelltown Police Station and charged with:

• Murder (DV)
• Contravene ADVO
• Use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order
• Fail to comply with digital evidence access order direction

The man was refused bail and is due to appear in Bankstown Local Court today (Thursday 12 December 2024).

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