A man has been arrested after the body of his 60-year-old mother was found in the boot of a car in northern New South Wales.
The 60-year-old woman was discovered dead after police were called to an apartment in Evans Head on Friday morning.
Her son, 39, was arrested at the apartment before being taken to Ballina police station for questioning. No charges have been laid.
A crime scene was established at the Park Street address.
“Police have established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the incident,” a police spokesperson said. “Inquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information was urged to contact Crime Stoppers.