Murdered woman was local

By LACHLAN MOORHEAD

THE murdered woman discovered in Doveton yesterday was a 34-year-old from the area.
Homicide squad detectives have established the identity of the Doveton woman found dead in Lace Street on Wednesday morning but will make further notifications before releasing the woman’s name.
Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen McIntyre said yesterday that the woman appeared to have been violently assaulted.
The investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.