Police probe into 'unexplained' death of Sheffield woman continues after murder arrest

An investigation into the ‘unexplained’ death of a Sheffield woman is continuing.
By Claire Lewis
Published 7th Jan 2021, 12:51 BST
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It was launched after a 38-year-old woman was found dead in a house on Southey Avenue, Southey, on Wednesday, December 30.

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A post mortem examination was unable to determine a cause of death, with it described by South Yorkshire Police as ‘unexplained’.

A woman's death in a house on Southey Avenue, Southey, Sheffield, is being treated as 'unexplained'. Photo: Dan HayesA woman's death in a house on Southey Avenue, Southey, Sheffield, is being treated as 'unexplained'. Photo: Dan Hayes
A woman's death in a house on Southey Avenue, Southey, Sheffield, is being treated as 'unexplained'. Photo: Dan Hayes
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A 64-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder was released under investigation as enquiries continues.

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South Yorkshire Police said: “Enquiries ongoing to ascertain the woman’s cause of death and it remains unexplained.”

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