Woman's death in King's Lynn is not being treated as suspicious

A body was discovered at a property on Tuesday

Author: Helen DownPublished 25th Nov 2021

Norfolk Police confirm the death of a women in King's Lynn is no longer being treated as suspicious.

Officers were called to an address on Thoresby Avenue on Tuesday November 23rd, after a report of concern for safety.

The body of a women in her forties was found and a man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been released.

"Detectives investigating the death of a woman in King’s Lynn have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

"Officers launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found in a property on Thoresby Avenue, King’s Lynn on Tuesday (23 November).

"Police had been called to the address at 8:34am following a report of a concern for safety, and the body a woman in her 40s was found inside the property.

"A man in his 50’s was also found at the address in need of medical assistance. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital for treatment.

"Following enquiries and a Home Office post mortem, detectives were able to conclude that the death, while still unexplained at this stage, is not suspicious in nature.

"As a result, the man previously detained on suspicion of murder has been de-arrested.

"The woman’s next of kin have been informed, and a file will be prepared for the coroner in due course."

Norfolk Police