Body of woman located in Bankstown

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman after her body was located in Sydney’s west, NSW Police say.

About 7.30pm today, emergency services were called to DeWitt Street, Bankstown, following reports of a concern for welfare.

Upon arrival, police located the body of a 55-year-old woman.

Officers attached to Bankstown Local Area Command have established a crime scene, which will be examined by forensic specialists.

Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

A brief will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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