Woman in her 40s is found dead with stab wounds in Melbourne - as man is taken into custody
- Woman aged in her 40s has died from stab wounds in Melbourne's south-east
- Man, 44, was arrested by police at the scene in Seaford and taken into custody
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A man is in custody after a woman was stabbed to death in Melbourne's south-east.
Emergency services were called to Whitby Way in Seaford just before 5pm on Tuesday and found the woman with horrific injuries.
The victim, aged in her 40s, died at the scene despite desperate efforts from paramedics to revive her.
Police arrested a man, 44, at the scene and is currently in custody.
Emergency services were called to Whitby Way, Seaford, where a woman died on Tuesday
Police believe the man and deceased woman are known to each other.
No charges have been laid as of early Wednesday morning.
Homicide Squad detectives and forensic officers are investigating and remained at the scene on Tuesday night, where they received assistance from SES crews.
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Both ends of the street in the seaside suburb remain blocked by police.
A sheet was draped over the driveway of a home in the street, the Herald Sun reported.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Homicide Squad detectives from Victoria Police are investigating the woman's death
