Woman found dead inside Bensalem hotel room: police

Bensalem police are investigating after they say a homicide occurred at a motel Wednesday morning. 

After a thorough search and further investigation, a suspect has been taken into custody. 

What we know:

During the early morning hours Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police in Trevose received information regarding a homicide at a hotel in Bensalem. 

Police did a thorough search of hotels near Route 1. 

They then discovered an unidentified deceased woman in a room at the Sleep Inn and Suites. 

Police say the murder suspect is in custody at the Trenton Police Department.

What we don't know:

Officials have not yet released the names of the victim or suspect. 

The motive or additional details have not been provided at this time.  

What's next:

Bensalem police and more officials are actively investigating this incident. 

More information about this case will be available Thursday. 

The Source: The information in this story was provided by the Bensalem Township Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.

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