Investigation launched as woman found dead in property

The woman was found inside a property in South Street in Salisbury on Thursday morning

The death of a woman in her 70s who was found inside a house is being treated as unexplained by police.

Detectives have launched an investigation into the death after being called to the property on South Street in Salisbury on Thursday at about 08:30 BST.

Det Ch Insp Phil Walker, from Wiltshire Police, said they appreciate the concern this will cause in the local community, but said there is "no risk to the wider public and we are not currently looking for anyone in connection with this investigation".

He added that there will be will be an increased policing presence in the area while enquiries are carried out and offered his sympathies to the woman's family and friends.