Investigations continue after woman's body found in Braintree

She was found in a park earlier this week

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 17th Feb 2022

Police are continuing investigations into the unexplained death of a woman in Braintree.

Officers were called to Braintree Recreation Ground in John Ray Street at 11.30pm on Tuesday 15th February to reports a body had been found.

Her death is being treated as unexplained.

Investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Truss, said: “I appreciate that this may be concerning for people living in the local area, but situations like this are very unusual in Braintree and we have a team of specialist officers working to establish what happened.

“There is likely to be a significant police presence in the area throughout today and tomorrow.

“This is a fast-moving investigation, and my team is pursuing several lines of enquiry.

“I would urge anyone who was in or around Braintree Recreation Ground yesterday evening and saw anything unusual to get in touch with us.”

Anyone who saw what happened or has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward.

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