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Thornton le Dale: Murder probe after woman found dead

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Police say they were called to a "serious incident" in the High Street area of the village shortly before midday

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found at a property in North Yorkshire.

Police said they were called to a "serious incident" at a house in High Street, in Thornton le Dale, near Pickering, shortly before midday on Wednesday.

North Yorkshire Police said a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.

The force said the investigation into the woman's death was ongoing.

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