A 39 year old Toronto man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 31 year old woman in Grimsby.
Police say the two knew each other and the suspect, Mark Burrell has been charged with second degree murder.
Officer were called to the area of Bartlett Avenue and Main Street in front of the Lincoln Park Retirement Residence at around 4:30 a.m.
Niagara Regional Police Constable Phil Gavin says they responded to a welfare check in the area.
Officers found a woman suffering from serious injuries and she was taken to hospital where she died.
Officers then arrested the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111 extension 9104.
Officials from Lincoln Park tell CKTB News the incident did not involve an residents or staff members.