Homicide detectives have been called in to investigate after a woman’s body was found in bushland in Sydney’s west on Sunday.
Shortly after 1pm, officers were called to a park on Irwin Street at Werrington, around 50 kilometres west of Sydney’s CBD.
A passer-by had spotted the body from some distance away, roughly 50 metres off the road.
Upon arrival, the officers verified that they had found what they suspect is the body of a woman in her middle years. Official identification has not been completed at this time.
The body was discovered partially undressed and face down among loose rubbish. Police suspect the body had been present there for a number of days.
After the discovery, Detective Superintendent Trent King spoke to the press and mentioned that the Homicide Squad detectives were supporting in the inquiry.
“It appears as though that body has been there for quite a time without discovery,” King said.
“At this stage I am informed it was a woman, potentially a middle-aged woman and that are still part of the investigation.
“I don’t believe it was wrapped – there were items around the body – but not wrapped.”
Detectives from the Nepean region have begun an investigation, assisted by officers from the NSW Homicide Squad.
Officers have also begun searching the surrounding area, with the police helicopter also flying overhead.
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