A man has been arrested at a bus stop after a woman was found dead in Melbourne's east this morning.
A man has been arrested at a bus stop after a woman was found dead in Melbourne's east this morning.
Officers found the mother'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 at a bus shelter about 2 kilometres away about 11.40am.
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He was being questioned by police.
It is believed the man and the woman are known to each other, police said.
A large crime scene has been established.
A heavy police presence remained at the home tonight, with homicide squad detectives trying piece together the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
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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