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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.

Police remain on the scene this morning with investigations into the incident continuing. Photo: 7 News
Police remain on the scene this morning with investigations into the incident continuing. Photo: 7 News

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 woman was found dead inside the property in Patterson Lakes. Photo: 7 News
The woman was found dead inside the property in Patterson Lakes. Photo: 7 News

The man is currently assisting investigators with their enquiries.

Homicide Squad Detectives were on their way to the scene earlier this morning.