A murder investigation has been launched and one man arrested after a woman was found dead at a house in Poole.
Dorset Police received a report from the ambulance service at 5.39am on Sunday regarding the sudden death of a woman at an address in the Rossmore area.
The cause of death for the 44-year-old woman is currently unexplained.
A 46-year-old man from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is 'helping officers with their enquiries', a force spokesman said.
The woman's next of kin has been informed of her death and the coroner has been notified.
Dorset Police received a report from the ambulance service at 5.39am on Sunday regarding the sudden death of a woman at an address in Cashmoor Close
The woman's next of kin had been informed of her death and the coroner had been notified
Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour, of Dorset Police, said: 'Our thoughts are with the woman's family and friends.
'At this time it is not clear what the cause of the death is, but we are following all lines of enquiry and a detailed investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances.
'I am appealing for anyone who was in the area and may have important information to assist my investigation to please get in touch.'
The house and care at the address were cordoned off for most of Sunday while crime scene investigators entered the property.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police, quoting the incident number 55200183360, or Crimestoppers anonymously online or on 0800 555 111.