Man arrested after woman found dead at home in Melbourne's east

Police have arrested a man after a woman was found dead in Melbourne's east.

A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead in Melbourne's east this morning.

Officers found the woman's body at a property on Mountain Highway near Dorset Road in Bayswater just after 11am.

A 39-year-old man from Bayswater was arrested nearby about 11.40am.

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Police have arrested a man after a woman was found dead in Melbourne's east.

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He is expected to be interviewed this afternoon.

Police said it is believed the parties are known to each other.

A crime scene has been established, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)

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