Police launch murder investigation following death

Officers were called to Wheeldon Street early on Sunday morning

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 44-year-old woman in Gainsborough.

Officers received a call at 04:20 BST and attended an address in Wheeldon Street where they found a woman with serious injuries.

The woman was taken to hospital where she died a short time later.

Police said the woman's next of kin had been informed and they appealed for witnesses to help with their investigation.

Officers said a scene guard is in place on Wheeldon Street and will remain there for some time.

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