Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 42-year-old woman found at a home in Perth's northern suburbs. Police received a report at about 9am on Thursday that the woman was unresponsive at a residence on Mayali Bend in Banksia Grove.
Police and St John ambulance officers attended the scene, but the woman was declared dead. A man in his 40s is assisting police with their inquiries.
A large contingent of police and forensics officers remained at the scene into the evening as investigations continue.



