Police and paramedics were called to an address on Fourth Street in the Mowanjum Aboriginal community near Derby, in WA’s Kimberley region, at around 7.45am on Sunday.

A 39-year-old woman was found at the home unresponsive.

She was taken to Derby Hospital, where she was later declared dead.

Police allege the victim was assaulted by a 38-year-old man known to her in a domestic violence incident.

The man was found at the scene and arrested.

It’s alleged he breached a 72-hour domestic violence order and protective bail conditions.

He was charged with murder, breaching a police order and breaching protective bail conditions.

The man is set to appear before Derby Magistrates Court today.

For 24/7 crisis support run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, contact 13YARN (13 92 76).