Woman found dead at a home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

  • A woman’s body was discovered at a home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
  • Police were called to the home owned by supermodel Gemma Ward at 10.45am
  • A man in his 20s, believed to be the woman’s son, has been arrested by police
  • Officers have confirmed the woman and man were known to each other
  • Home was purchased by Ms Ward for $1.6m last year and has been rented out

A woman’s body has been discovered at a home owned by supermodel Gemma Ward on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

The woman, who is in her 50s, was found at the property on Marine Parade near Avalon Beach at 10.45am, NSW police said.

A man in his 20s, who is believed to be the woman’s son, was arrested shortly after and is being interviewed by officers, according to The Daily Telegraph. 

The man has reportedly been living in the garage on the property.

It is believed the woman was stabbed to death, according to 7News. 

A woman’s body was discovered at 10.45am on Monday at a home owned by supermodel Gemma Ward on Sydney’s Northern Beaches (pictured)

A man in his 20s, who is believed to be the woman's son, was arrested shortly after and is being interviewed by officers (pictured)

A man in his 20s, who is believed to be the woman’s son, was arrested shortly after and is being interviewed by officers (pictured)

The woman’s death is being investigated. Officers have cordoned off the home and are still at the scene.

A report will be prepared for the coroner, officers confirmed.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers. 

Ms Ward and her husband David Letts have been renting out the two-bedroom beach home since buying it last year for $1.6 million, according to the Daily Telegraph.  

Officers have cordoned off the home and are still at the scene (pictured)

Officers have cordoned off the home and are still at the scene (pictured)

 

 

 

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