A woman who was found dead at a property near Holywell on Wednesday has been named by police.

Officers were called to an address in Pen-y-Ffordd, Holywell, where they found the body of Teresa Garner, 46, who was local to the area.

Det Supt Iestyn Davies said: "Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Teresa Garner and we have specialist officers from the police and other organisations supporting them at this extremely difficult time.

Rhyl Journal:

Police investigating teams at the property in Pen-y-Ffordd, near Holywell, on Thursday morning

"North Wales Police continue to hold a 51-year-old man in custody on suspicion of murder. This follows the discovery of Teresa’s body at a house in Llys Dewi, Pen-y-Ffordd, Holywell yesterday morning.

"A forensic team is still at the house conducting their investigations and a post mortem examination is taking place today to establish the exact cause of death.

"We can again confirm that no one else is being sought in connection with this tragic incident. Much headway has been made in this enquiry over the last 24 hours, which is giving us a clearer picture of what has taken place and we have had a lot of assistance from the community of Pen-y-Ffordd for which we are grateful."