Police in Katerini, south of Thessaloniki, have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found inside her home.

According to state broadcaster ERT, the woman was found on her back and had a deep contusion wound to the head.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine whether the woman’s death was due to a criminal act.

ERT also reported that footprints in blood were found inside the house, along with a cloth bearing traces of blood a short distance from the body.