Murder charge laid after woman's body found at home

Officers attached to the Lake Macquarie Police District arrived to find the body of a woman, believed to be aged in her 40s. 

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the woman could not be revived. 

She has yet to be formally identified. 

Investigations are ongoing and a crime scene has been established. 

The man was arrested at the scene and taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with murder (domestic violence). 

He was refused bail to appear in court on Sunday.