Woman's death 'not murder', say police

The woman was found fatally injured at a property on Baysdale Road, Thornaby

A man arrested on suspicion of killing a 47-year-old woman has been released without charge, with her death no longer being treated as murder, police say.

Emergency services attended a property on Baysdale Road, in Thornaby, shortly before 02:15 BST on Thursday amid reports of concern.

A woman was treated at the scene by paramedics, but died a short time later.

A 50-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder, but following a post-mortem examination, Cleveland Police said the woman's death was not being treated as suspicious.

The force said it would prepare a file for the coroner, and the man would face no further action.