Reports of helicopters searching well into the evening following 'suspicious death' in Helston
Police are yet to release a further update after a 62-year-old woman was found dead on Tuesday morning
Last updated 26th May 2021
Helicopters were reportedly carrying out searches well into the evening after a woman was found dead in Helston.
Police were called to Meneage Road yesterday (25th May), amid concerns for a person's welfare.
A 62-year-old had died at the scene and her family has been informed.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the death is being treated as suspicious.
Officers want to hear from anyone who saw something out of the ordinary between Monday night and Tuesday morning.
"Police were called to an address on Meneage Road, Helston, this morning at around 8.30am with a report of concern for a woman.
"Police attended with ambulance paramedics and a 62-year-old woman was declared deceased upon arrival. Her next-of-kin have been informed.
"Her death is being treated as suspicious and police enquiries are ongoing as to the cause of her death.
"Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anything out of the ordinary in the Greenbank, Bullock Lane and Meneage Street areas of Helston between the evening of Monday 24 May and this morning, Tuesday 25 May".
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or via email 101@dc.police.uk and quote log 128, 25/05/2021.
We have contacted Devon and Cornwall Police for more information and updates will appear below.
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