Police have told News OnTheWight they were called at 10:21am on Monday 13th March to Chestnut Close in Ventnor following the sudden death of a 57 year-old woman.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the death.
Man arrested
As part of their enquiries a 47 year-old man from Ventnor has been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult.
He remains in custody at this time.
Our thoughts are with all those involved.
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