Police continued to investigate the murder of an elderly woman who was found deceased in her Mt Pleasant home on Monday evening.

Detective Inspector Scott Anderson said that a scene examination was ongoing at the property, with several other enquiries underway.

The investigation was in its early stages, but police confirmed that the person charged was known to the victim.

A man had been charged with her murder and appeared in court yesterday, where he was remanded in custody until his next appearance later this month.

Detective Inspector Anderson said police were keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious between 10am on Friday, 4 October, and 4pm on Sunday, 6 October, in the Mt Pleasant Road or Bellview Terrace area.

“We want to reassure our community that this was an isolated incident, and we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter,” he said. Police were working closely with Victim Support to assist the victim’s family during this very distressing and difficult time.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation was asked to update police online or call 105, using the reference number 241007/1228.