Police reveal Sheffield murder victim was reported as missing five days earlier
Police have confirmed the body found in a Hillsborough house on Tuesday was that of 48-year-old Emily Sanderson
Police investigating a murder in Sheffield have now named the woman who died.
The body of 48 year old Emily Sanderson was discovered in a house on Crofton Avenue in Hillsborough on Tuesday (30 May).
Officers have confirmed she'd died from head injuries.
Emily’s family is receiving support from specially trained officers and have asked for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.
A 40-year-old woman arrested on Wednesday has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Bowell said: “The property at Crofton Avenue, where Emily’s body was found, has undergone painstaking and extensive forensic examination. This is necessary to gather as much evidence as possible to help us understand exactly what happened.
“Emily’s family and friends are understandably devastated by her death. We are carrying out our enquiries with the respect and compassion that Emily and her loved ones deserve, while we work as quickly as we can to identify and locate those responsible for causing her harm. I’d reiterate her family’s desire for privacy as they grieve their tragic loss.
“Now we have been able to establish Emily’s identity, I’d urge anyone who may have information to come forward. Emily was reported missing to police on Thursday 25 May, after she had not been seen or heard from since the previous Friday (19 May).
“We’d therefore be keen to hear from anyone who may be able to tell us more about Emily’s movements since 19 May, whether they saw her or spoke with her, as that information could be incredibly important to our investigation.”
The force has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).