York Regional Police say a 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his 61-year-old mother.
Police said officers responded to a call about a family domestic dispute at a home near Gorham Street and Leslie Avenue just after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
A woman was found with life-threatening injuries, police said. She later died in hospital.
A 25-year-old man from Newmarket was taken into custody. He is facing charges of second-degree murder and arson causing damage to property.
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Police said they would not release the name of the victim, the accused or where exactly the incident occurred to protect the identities of other family members who were witnesses.
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