A murder investigation has been launched in Cheltenham after a woman was found dead on Thursday morning.

Police were called to an address on Aldridge Close at 11.50am, where it was reported that a woman had been found dead.

A murder investigation was launched and a 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.

Aldridge Close is located off Folly Lane, between its junction with Swindon Lane and the Leisure @ Cheltenham leisure centre.

In a short statement, Gloucestershire Police said: "Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 quoting incident 158 of 6 June.

"Police would like to reassure the community that while investigations at the scene are continuing and a scene guard is in place we are not searching for other offenders.

"No further details are available at this time."