Man arrested over Melbourne woman's death

A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Melbourne's east.

Victoria Police found the 77-year-old's body at her Blackburn home during a welfare check on Monday night.

The exact cause of death is yet to be determined but it is being treated as suspicious.

A 49-year-old Blackburn man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.

It is believed both parties were known to each other and investigators are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.

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Man arrested over Melbourne woman's death

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