St James: Woman found dead in Taree St home as man known to her assists police with enquiries

A woman is dead and a man known to her is in custody after her body was found in a Perth home.

The 28-year-old was found unresponsive with critical injuries at home on Taree Street in St James at about 8.30pm on Wednesday.

The man assisting police with enquiries is a 38-year-old who knew the woman.

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing investigations and working to determine circumstances surrounding her death.