Police arrest man after homicide in Kangaroo Flat

Police have arrested a man in Harcourt North following the death of a 46-year-old woman in Kangaroo Flat overnight.

The 44-year-old Junortoun man was arrested by police at a reservoir near Hardcourt North Road, with the assistance of Air Wing about 5.00am.

Emergency services were called to a home in High Street following reports a woman had been injured about 11.50pm.

Local police attended the scene and found the Kangaroo Flat woman unresponsive.

The woman was taken to hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Two primary school aged children found in the home at the time weren't injured.

The area has been cordoned off and a crime scene has been established.

Detectives along with Major Crime Scene Unit officers will process the scene.

The Junortoun man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

It is believed that the parties were known to each other.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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