The homicide unit of Peel Regional Police has been called in after a middle-aged woman was found dead in Brampton on Saturday.

Police say they received a 911 call at 11:10 a.m. about a sudden death, and were called to the Queen Street East and Kennedy Road South area.

When police arrived, a female victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her son was taken into custody. There is no word on if any charges have been laid.

Police remain at the scene and are continuing to investigate.