Fresh appeal for information after woman's death in Oswaldtwistle

Man who was arrested has now been released on bail

Author: Louisa KingPublished 1st Mar 2023

Detectives investigating the death of a woman in Oswaldtwistle are continuing to appeal for information.

Lancashire Police were called around 5.15pm on Saturday (February 25) to a report of a sudden death in Kingfisher Court.

Emergency services attended an address with a 58-year-old woman from Oswaldtwistle found unresponsive. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her death is currently being treated as unexplained. A post-mortem has taken place with a cause of death still to be established.

Her next of kin have been informed, however, the woman is yet to be formally identified.

A man arrested in connection with the death has been bailed by police.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information and are keen to speak to anyone who can assist our enquiries.

Det Insp Bryony Midgley, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “These are very sad and tragic circumstances. My thoughts and condolences are very much with the family of the woman involved at this difficult time.

“They are being supported by officers as we continue to investigate her death.

“While we have arrested and bailed a man, we’re really keen to speak to anyone who was in the Kingfisher Court area between lunchtime on Friday (February 24) and 5pm on Saturday (February 25).

“We believe they can provide some information which can help our investigation.

“Anything, no matter how seemingly small or trivial, could prove vital to the inquiry.

“We remain open-minded about the circumstances around how and when the woman died.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 1021 of February 25.

Alternatively Information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A 31-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been bailed to May 20.

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