A man has been arrested after the discovery of a woman's body in Northern Ireland.

Police say they are investigating the circumstances of the death at a flat on Haywood Avenue in Belfast on Wednesday morning.

PSNI officers were called to the property at around 1.45am, where the body of the 39-year-old woman was found inside.

A post mortem examination is to take place to determine the cause of death.

However her death is being treated as suspicious.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney said: "I am appealing for anyone who was in the area of Haywood Avenue late last night or early this morning and who seen or heard anything to contact detectives from the Major Investigation Team at Ladas Drive police station".