A post-mortem examination to determine the young woman’s cause of death was expected in the coming days to weeks.

Officers, including local and specialist homicide detectives, closed down the crime scene to conduct forensic investigations, as well as interviews with neighbours along the suburban street.

“Police have door-knocked that entire area and a number of people are assisting us – and we thank them for that for coming forward – so they’re being treated as witnesses at this point,” Harbison said.

“We have a number of witnesses that are currently assisting us, however we have no person in custody.”

The woman was identified on Sunday morning, and her next of kin informed of her death.

“It’s an incredibly sad event for this woman and her family … it’s a tragedy to lose a young life in such a violent manner, so we will get to the bottom of it,” Harbison said.

“It’s the best we can do for the family at the moment, but we wish our condolences.”

Police have urged anyone with information – including suspicious activity in the street, or dashcam footage of Railway Parade around midnight – to contact Police Link or Crime Stoppers.

“Every little bit of information could be vital to us,” Harbison said.

“This investigation is in its infancy [and] further information will be provided in due course.”