78-year-old man arrested for murder of Melbourne woman
A man has been arrested overnight following the discovery of a woman's body at Patterson Lakes in Melbourne.
Police were called to a Balarang Court address following reports of a deceased female at about 9pm last night.
No charges have been laid yet but a 78-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken into police custody.
A 78-year-old Patterson Lakes woman, believed to be his partner, was located dead inside the house.
The woman has been described as a loving mother and grandmother and was heavily involved in the local church.
At the age of 78 she was still working full time as a cleaner.
Neighbours have expressed their shock at the situation as it unfolded overnight.
“They are nice normal people, as far as I can tell anyway,” one neighbour told 7 News.
“It’s just a quiet court in Patterson Lakes - you wouldn’t expect this to happen,” another neighbour said.
The man is currently assisting investigators with their enquiries.
Homicide Squad Detectives were on their way to the scene earlier this morning.