At about 2:30am local time on Saturday, police attended a house in Johnston Street, Casino, in the state's north, following reports of concern for welfare, NSW Police said in a statement.
Officers with the Richmond Police District arrived and assisted the woman, who is believed to be in her 40s. However, he died at the scene, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a police statement.
According to a police statement, a 31-year-old man, believed to be known to the woman, was arrested at the scene and taken to Lismore Police Station, where he is assisting police with inquiries.
A crime scene has been established, and a significant incident team from the Tweed/Byron Police District will now investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including all aspects of the NSW Police response.
Officers with the Richmond Police District arrived and assisted the woman, who is believed to be in her 40s. However, he died at the scene, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a police statement.
According to a police statement, a 31-year-old man, believed to be known to the woman, was arrested at the scene and taken to Lismore Police Station, where he is assisting police with inquiries.
A crime scene has been established, and a significant incident team from the Tweed/Byron Police District will now investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including all aspects of the NSW Police response.
