Police are continuing to investigate the death of a woman at a New Town residence, with an autopsy scheduled for tomorrow to determine her cause of death.
Detective Inspector David Gill said, "the woman was located deceased inside a residence on Lissadell Court yesterday afternoon."
"At this stage police are treating the woman's death as suspicious, however, we are keeping an open mind as to the possibility the woman's death may be the result of natural causes."
Early yesterday (Saturday) morning, a man in his 50s who resided at the Lissadell Court address was detained for a mental health assessment.
About 4pm yesterday, a person who did not reside at the address, visited the residence, and entered through an open door. At that stage, the visitor located the woman deceased within the residence and called emergency services.
Police attended and a crime scene was declared.
"Police and forensic officers remain at the address conducting an examination."
"While a formal identification has not yet been undertaken, we believe the woman is aged in her 60s and she also resided at the Lissadell Court address."
"An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow morning to determine the cause of the woman's death."
"At this stage it is believed the woman has been deceased within the residence for several weeks."
Following the discovery of the woman's body, the man in his 50s was arrested in relation to the matter. At this stage he remains in custody. He has not been charged with any offences.
If anyone has any information in relation to the property or the occupants, they are asked to contact police on 131 444 and quote Report 805693.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania.
