‘Critical incident’ declared in NSW town of Casino, woman found dead

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A woman in her 40s has died in the northern New South Wales town of Casino.

A 31-year-old man, believed to be known to the woman, has been arrested.

Police have declared a ‘critical incident’, saying in a statement: “A crime scene has been established and a critical incident team from Tweed/Byron Police District will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident – including all aspects of the response from NSW Police.

“That investigation will be subject to an independent review.”

The woman died at a house after police arrived.

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