Man released by police after murder arrest over death of Sheffield woman

A man arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Sheffield has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
By Claire Lewis
Published 31st Dec 2020, 09:20 BST
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The 64-year-old was arrested yesterday over the death of a 38-year-old woman in a house on Southey Avenue, Southey, that morning.

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A post mortem examination was unable to determine a cause of death, with officers continuing to treat the woman’s death as ‘unexplained’.

Emergency services were deployed to Southey yesterday following the death of a 38-year-old woman (Photo: Dan Hayes)Emergency services were deployed to Southey yesterday following the death of a 38-year-old woman (Photo: Dan Hayes)
Emergency services were deployed to Southey yesterday following the death of a 38-year-old woman (Photo: Dan Hayes)

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The woman has not yet been formally identified.

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Officers remain at the scene today as the investigation progresses.

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