Peterlee Police inquiry after body of woman is discovered inside property in Nesbit Road
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Officers discovered her body at an address in Nesbit Road, Peterlee, after they were alerted over the weekend.
A police inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death has started although the fatality “is not being treated as suspicious”.
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Hide AdThe woman was aged 45 although her identity has not been released.
An inquest is expected to open shortly.
Peterlee Police said in a statement: “Police were called to an address in Nesbit Road, Peterlee, shortly before noon on Saturday, June 10.
“Sadly, a 45-year-old woman was pronounced dead inside the property on arrival.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. But it is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
“Our thoughts are with her family at this time, and we would like to thank members of the public for their help and support.