Officers were called at 11:23pm on Sunday, August 2, to reports of a sudden death at a property on Whinlatter Way. Emergency services attended the scene, but the woman, who was in her 60s, was pronounced dead. Cumbria Police confirmed that a man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The force has sought to reassure residents, stating that there is no wider threat to the community. Officers are also urging people not to speculate while the investigation is ongoing.