SURREY RCMP have found a dead woman in a residence in the Newton area.

On October 4 at 4:40 p.m., police were called to a residence in the 5800-block of 122nd Street, where a woman was found deceased.

One man has been arrested at the residence in relation to the incident and remains in custody. Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit will be working with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) to continue the investigation.

The incident was contained to the inside of the residence. Police believe there is no ongoing concern for public safety at this time and that both parties are believed to be known to each other. There is no indication that this incident is related to gang involvement.