The tight-knit community of Kearsley remains in mourning as officers continue to investigate a horrific domestic violence murder, which occurred overnight.

Emergency services were called to Ellalong Street, in the Cessnock LGA, just after 7.30pm on Friday 31 October.

When officers entered the home, they located the body of a woman.

But, sadly, there was nothing they could do to save her.

Some in attendance described the scene as “awfully confronting”.

“It was around 7.30 [last night] when we were asked to respond to a domestic violence incident,” an NSW Police spokesperson said.

“Tragically, we found the young female already deceased.

“While she’s yet to be formally identified, the woman is believed to be in her 30s.

“But, we’re certainly treating this death as suspicious.”

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