A woman has died after she was allegedly stabbed multiple times overnight.
NSW Police said they were contacted around 2.15am on Thursday with reports of a stabbing in Armidale.
When they arrived at a unit on Rockvale Road, officers found a woman with multiple stab wounds.
She was aged in her 40s.
Paramedics treated the woman but despite their efforts, she died at the scene.
A 53-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation launched into the incident.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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