Suspected murder in Canberra after woman's body found in home

ACT police say they suspect a 56-year-old woman found dead in a Canberra home on Friday was murdered, due to the nature of her injuries.

Officers were called to the home in Dexion Place at Dunlop about 5:40pm (AEDT) where they found the woman's body.

A crime scene was set up, some road closures were put in place, and forensic services were called in to examine the area.

Police said a man and woman were helping them with their inquiries.

They also called for anyone with information about the death to contact Crime Stoppers.

Police have not released any further information about how the woman died.