A woman was found dead in a suspected drowning on Sunday morning.

Just after 10.30am this Sunday 5 October, emergency services were called to Prahran Avenue in Frenchs Forest, due to a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended and found an elderly woman – believed to be in her 80s – unresponsive in a swimming pool.

Fire and Rescue NSW officers pulled the woman from the pool before she was assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics, but she died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established, and police have commenced an investigation. Inquiries are ongoing. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.