Investigation into death of 20-year-old woman in Gainsborough continuing

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 26th Sep 2026

An investigation into the death of a 20-year-old woman in Gainsborough is continuing after a post-mortem failed to establish how she died.

She was found on Thursday morning, and a 31-year-old man who was arrested afterwards has now been released on bail.

A Police statement said:

"We are continuing our investigation into this incident and the death of a 20-year-old woman.

"A post mortem has taken place which has not been able to establish the exact cause of her death, and our enquires continue accordingly.

"A 31-year-old-man who was arrested in connection with the investigation has now been released on bail."

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