A man is in custody who allegedly murdered his wife at an apartment complex in Robertson Road in Suva this morning.

Police says a report of an alleged stabbing was received after five this morning following which police officers were deployed at the scene.

Officers found the 29-year-old woman lying motionless with visible injuries.

It is understood the couple checked into the apartment yesterday with their 4-year-old child.

The child was sleeping at the time of the alleged incident.

The suspect who is the victim’s husband was arrested while the woman’s body removed from the apartment around 10am.

Police investigation continues.