A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was discovered dead at a home.

       Police were scrambled to the house in Lightcliffe, West Yorks, yesterday afternoon.

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       A body was discovered at the home in Halifax Credit: MEN Media

       They discovered the body of a woman inside with a murder probe launched.

       A 45-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being quizzed in custody.

       Police confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the woman's death.

       No details on the victim's age or whether she was known to the suspect have been released.

       West Yorks Police said: "Police were called at 4.38pm to reports of a body in the Aysgarth Avenue area of Lightcliffe.

       "A 45-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.

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       "Police are not actively seeking any further suspects in connection with the death.

       "A police cordon is in place on Asygarth Avenue and the surrounding area at this time, whilst investigative work is carried out."

       Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting log 1317 of 31st October.

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       A suspect remains in custody Credit: MEN Media