Police are now investigating the death of a woman who was shot dead by unknown assailants and her home in Cessnock, Hanover.
The police have not yet released the identity of the woman, but she is reportedly a housekeeper who resides in the community.
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According to police reports, the woman was shot dead and her house set ablaze by unknown assailants at approximately 8:45pm on Thursday evening.
Police are yet to theorize a motive in the killing.
