Man charged with murder in Newcastle

The discovery of a woman's body in the Newcastle suburb of Hamilton South on Thursday has led to a murder charge being laid.

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Published 20 September 2013 4:32am

Source: AAP

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A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in the Newcastle suburb of Hamilton South.

Newcastle detectives discovered the body of a woman, believed to be aged in her 50s, at a unit block on Fowler Street about 5pm (AEST) on Thursday, after receiving information.

A 43-year-old man was arrested at the unit and taken to Newcastle Police Station where he has since been charged with murder.

The Hamilton South man will appear at Newcastle Local Court on Friday.

Inquiries are continuing into the woman's identity.

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