A 59-year-old man has been arrested after the body of a woman was found outside a block of flats in Christchurch.
Police were called to the housing complex in Spreydon about 6.30pm on Saturday.
The woman's body was found outside a block of units and a homicide investigation was launched
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The 59-year-old Christchurch man, who lives in a nearby unit, was found at the complex and was arrested without incident.
He has been charged with assault and will appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brian Archer says it's likely more serious charges will be laid
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Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death
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The identity of the woman has not yet been confirmed and a scene examination will take place on Sunday.
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