Police probe suspicious death of woman at home in Melbourne's north-west

Police have set up a crime scene at a home in Melbourne's north-west, where the body of a woman was found this afternoon.

The dead woman was found at a house on Ormond Road in Ascot Vale just after 4pm, police said.

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The exact cause of her death is yet to be established, but police are treating it as suspicious.

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating and are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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