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Murder arrest after woman's body found in house fire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman was found at the scene of a house fire.

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North Wales Police have launched an investigation after the body was found following a fire at a property, in Ruabon, Wrexham.

The force said a woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers were called to the village at about 12.25am on Thursday.

A 25-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.

The coroner has been informed.

Chief Insp Neil Maxwell said: "Our thoughts are with the victim's family. We will have extra police officers patrolling the Ruabon area this morning carrying out investigations."

Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact the police on 101.

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