Thornton-le-Dale Murder Inquiry: Police issue update after woman found dead in 'tragic' and 'isolated' incident

Police have issued an update to an investigation after a woman was found dead at a house in the Ryedale village of Thornton-le-Dale.

Officers remain at the scene today after a woman's body was discovered in a property on High Street at around midday on Wednesday January 5.

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Police have now opened a murder investigation and a man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Photo: Richard Ponter

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The woman has not been named, and floral tributes were left at the property today. Photo: James Hardisty

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North Yorkshire Police Detective Superintendent Wayne Fox said: "Enquiries are continuing in our efforts to establish the circumstances which led to the death of a local woman. Photo: Richard Ponter

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"I want to reassure the local community that, whilst this is a tragic event, North Yorkshire Police are satisfied that we are currently dealing with an isolated incident. Photo: James Hardisty

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