A serving policeman from Teesside has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The 40-year-old was arrested after the body of a woman was found at Barwick Close, Ingleby Barwick, at 8am today.

A spokesman for Cleveland Police said: "I can confirm that a 40-year-old man who is a serving police officer has been arrested on suspicion of murder."

Police are due to give further details this afternoon.