Death of woman found in Ipswich park not being treated as suspicious
Police have confirmed there is no evidence of third-party involvement in the death of a woman discovered in Sherrington Road Recreation Ground on Wednesday morning, with the park now reopened to the public.
Why it matters: The confirmation provides reassurance to local residents after the woman's body was found by a member of the public, prompting a police investigation and temporary park closure.
The details: Officers were called at 05:50 on Wednesday, 27 August, after a member of the public reported finding a woman lying on the ground in the recreation ground. Ambulance crews attended, but the woman was declared deceased just over 30 minutes later.
A Home Office post-mortem examination was conducted today, Thursday 28 August, though the cause of death remains unascertained and further tests are required.
What's next: Police enquiries will continue as a file is prepared for the Coroner. Officers are still seeking information from anyone who may have relevant details about the incident.
The big picture: Police scenes have now been lifted from Sherrington Road Recreation Ground and the park has reopened to the public following the completion of initial enquiries.
The bottom line: Anyone with information about the incident should contact South CID at Landmark House in Ipswich, quoting reference 37/48426/25, through:
- Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
- Phone: 101
- Anonymously via Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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