Death of Sheffield woman now 'unexplained' rather than murder

The death of a woman in Sheffield is now being treated as 'unexplained' rather than murder.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Aug 2018, 10:54 BST
Updated 3rd Aug 2018, 10:58 BST
A woman was found dead in a property in Archdale Close, ManorA woman was found dead in a property in Archdale Close, Manor
A woman was found dead in a property in Archdale Close, Manor

A murder probe was launched yesterday afternoon following the discovery of a 30-year-old woman in a bungalow in Archdale Close, Manor, at 12.30pm.

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"A forensic post mortem examination was carried out yesterday evening and as a result of those findings and initial enquiries at the scene, detectives are now treating the woman’s death as unexplained.

"Two men arrested in connection with the woman’s death remain in police custody being questioned by officers and a scene remains in place as the investigation continues."

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