Raiwaqa Police investigate alleged murder

Raiwaqa Police are investigating the death of a woman after she was allegedly seriously injured by her partner.

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, and the matter was reported to Raiwaqa Police after the victim was found motionless inside the home.

Initial information gathered was that the two had a heated argument whereby the suspect took an object and injured the victim, allegedly resulting in her death.

Another woman who was staying with the couple relayed the incident to her partner whereby a report was lodged.

The suspect fled the scene and officers are pursuing his whereabouts.

Investigations continue and a post mortem will be conducted to confirm the victim's cause of death.