A MAN is in custody after the body of a woman was found in a Salisbury house this weekend.

The woman was found in a house in Collingwood Mews at about 2.45pm on Sunday.

Police and paramedics attended, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Initial reports said the death was unexplained, but officers say he has now been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 59-year-old local man was arrested in connection with the incident and is in custody.

Police have said there may be an increased presence of officers in the area throughout the day.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101.