Police Charge Man With Murder At Forbes

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was located deceased in the state's central west overnight.

Just after 2am today (Monday 22 April 2024), emergency services were called a home on Young Street, Forbes, after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman.

Officers from Central West Police District attended and located the body of a 28-year-old woman inside.

A crime scene was established, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death has commenced under Strike Force Trenchard.

A short time later, a 29-year-old man was arrested at a property in Fifield and was taken to Parkes Police Station.

He was charged with murder (DV), and contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO.

The man was refused bail to appear at Orange Local Court today (Monday 22 April 2024).

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