Great Oakley murder inquiry ends after woman's sudden death

Police were called to Great Oakley High Street, near Harwich, in July 2023

A pair arrested on suspicion of murder over a woman's death in a village will face no further action, police have said.

Essex Police was called to an address on High Street, Great Oakley, shortly after 10:00 BST on 27 July 2023.

A woman aged in her 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man and a woman arrested in connection with her death were investigated but have been told they will face no further action.

Police said a file was being prepared for the coroner's office after a "thorough and extensive" investigation.

"Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the woman in question, as they continue to come to terms with her death," a police spokesman said.