Peel police are investigating the death of a woman in Mississauga and have taken a man into custody.

Just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, police were called to a home in the area of Roadside Way and Ninth Line in Mississauga for reports of a woman screaming.

Const. Danny Marttini, spokesperson for Peel Regional Police, said when emergency crews arrived on scene, they found the body of a woman. The body had stab wounds.

A man was taken from the home and is in police custody. Police say they're seeking to lay a murder charge against him.

Police say two uninjured children were also found at the scene and were being cared for.

The Peel police homicide unit is investigating.

Roadside Way has been closed for the investigation, but police say residents who live in the area will be allowed access.