A man is in police custody after a woman's body was found at a home near Nowra on Friday morning.
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Emergency services were called to Comerong Island Road, Numbaa, just east of Nowra, about 11.20am to reports a woman's body had been found.
Police and paramedics arrived at the home a short time later, where the woman was pronounced dead.
Update: Man was arrested at nearby home
A crime scene was established and investigations began into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The woman was found by a family member after she couldn't be contacted.
A 37-year-old man was arrested nearby a short time later.
He was taken to Nowra Police Station, where he is assisting officers with their inquiries.
Comerong Island Road, east of Nowra is closed between Millbank Road and Jindy Andy Lane due to the ongoing police operation.
Diversions will be in place. Please avoid the area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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