Police have begun a murder investigation after a 44-year-old woman was found dead at a house in south Wales. Emergency services were called to a property in Newport, Gwent at about 11.30am on Saturday following reports that a woman had been found unresponsive. The woman’s next of kin have been informed and specialist officers are supporting them, police said. Gwent police said they have arrested a 25-year-old man from Newport on suspicion of murder. The force said the suspect is being held in custody and officers “are not looking for anyone else in connection” with the alleged offence. Police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward and contact them. DCI Virginia Davies of Gwent police said: “Officers will be making further enquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses. “It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Newport as part of this work, but please do not be alarmed. “If you have concerns or information then please do stop and talk with us.” DCI Davies said the force would be “making a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with standard procedures”.