Two arrested after woman found dead inside house in Leicester
Police urge members of the public not to speculate about what has happened
Last updated 13th Jan 2025
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead inside a house in Thurnby Lodge, Leicester.
At 3.40am yesterday police were called to St Austell Road by the East Midlands Ambulance Service after a 33-year-old woman was declared deceased.
Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries today, with a post-mortem examination also due to take place later.
A 29-year man and a 37-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident. They remain in police custody.
A scene preservation remains on at the address in St Austell Road and the woman’s family are being supported.
Due to prior police contact, Leicestershire Police says a mandatory referral has also been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Detective Inspector Mark Parish, who is currently leading the investigation, said: “A woman was sadly found dead inside an address in St Austell Road in the early hours of yesterday morning.
“It is currently unclear exactly how the woman died but officers are working to understand exactly what has occurred and determine if someone was responsible for her death.
“At this stage two people have been arrested while we work to establish the full facts surrounding this incident.
“I would ask that people don’t speculate about what may have occurred – we are working quickly to try and piece together the events leading up to the woman’s death.
“Officers are in the area carrying out enquiries and speaking to local residents. If you have any information you would like to pass on, please speak to an officer in the area or to call us.”