A man has been charged with assault after a woman was found dead in Balclutha yesterday, following a domestic incident.
A 41-year-old woman was found dead at the house and police spoke to and arrested a 49-year-old man. No-one else is being sought in relation to the death at this stage, police said.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Henderson, of Dunedin, confirmed the 49-year-old man had been charged with assault, but he would not comment on whether the man would face further charges.
Police cordoned off a house in the main street of Balclutha yesterday morning following what the Otago Daily Times understands was a stabbing.
The house remained cordoned off last night.