Man arrested after woman dies at Newcastle student village
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Emergency services were called to an address in Richardson Road shortly after 06:00 BST on Saturday
An 18-year-old woman has died at a student village.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to Richardson Road, Newcastle, just after 06:00 BST on Saturday.
Her death is not believed to be related to Covid-19, Northumbria Police said. Her next of kin has been informed.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her death and is on police bail while the investigation continues.
No further details about his arrest have been released.
A police spokeswoman said: "Enquiries into the circumstances around her death are ongoing.
"The investigation is at an early stage but this is not believed to be a Covid-19 related death."
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