Overview
- Officers found the body during a welfare check at a private home on Akuna Street just before 2:30pm Friday.
- Tasmania Police declared a crime scene at the Montagu Bay residence as detectives conduct door-to-door inquiries.
- The man was arrested on Friday and charged with murder that night, according to police.
- Investigators say he is assisting with inquiries; the woman has not been publicly identified.
- Authorities urged anyone with information to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.