Man, 47, arrested in Ostend on suspicion of murder

Authorities in Ostend have arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of murder, according to the West Flanders public prosecutor's office. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are limited due to the sensitive nature of the case.

Police discovered the lifeless body of a woman in a terraced house in the Meiboomwijk neighborhood last Thursday evening. The victim has not yet been identified due to the advanced state of decomposition of the body. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation into a suspicious death.

A suspect was apprehended on Friday, and the investigating judge ordered his detention on Saturday. He is scheduled to appear before the court next week. The house where the body was found is believed to have belonged to the victim, though her identity remains unconfirmed.

Investigators are working to determine the exact relationship between the victim and the suspect, who reportedly knew each other. The man had a reference address with the OCMW (Public Centre for Social Welfare). The public prosecutor's office stated that no further information can be released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation.