Man arrested after death of woman as street sealed off

A man has been arrested after the death of a woman in an Aberdeenshire town.

Emergency crews were called to reports of concern for a person at a property on Catto Drive, Peterhead, shortly after 6.15pm on Tuesday.

The 58-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland confirmed a 30-year-old man had been arrested in connection and that there is no risk to the wider public.

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A spokesperson for the force said: “We were made aware of concern for a 58-year-old woman at an address on Catto Drive in Peterhead shortly after 6.15pm on Tuesday, June 27.

“She was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

“There is no risk to the wider public and enquiries to establish the full circumstances are at an early stage.”

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