Updated ,first published
A woman found dead in Melbourne’s outer east on Monday has been remembered by a neighbour as someone who was “always good to us”.
Homicide squad detectives are investigating after the woman’s body was found at a house on Mountain Highway near Dorset Road in Bayswater about 11am.
A 39-year-old Bayswater man was arrested nearby less than an hour after police made the grim discovery. Officers were planning to interview him.
Police believe the pair knew each other.
One neighbour, Steve Nicholls, described the woman as “a nice girl”.
“She was always good to us – she always looked out for me, and we were always there for her,” Nicholls said.
He said police knocked on his door about 1pm on Monday asking whether he had heard anything unusual. He said he recalled hearing a loud noise the night before, followed by silence.
There had previously been heated arguments at the property over the years, including raised voices and doors banging, he said.
“I thought it was one of those episodes last night. It’s a shock, it’s a shame. Hopefully she can rest in peace now.”
Other neighbours said the woman mostly kept to herself and they had not interacted with her much.
Anyone who witnessed the incident that led to the woman’s death, with footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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