Wiltshire Police treating death of woman in Salisbury as "unexplained"
The woman in her 70s was found dead at her home on Thursday
Police in Wiltshire have launched an investigation into the "unexplained" death of a woman in Salisbury.
Officers were alerted to an incident taking place at a property on South Street in Salisbury at around 8:30am on Thursday morning (June 5th).
When responders arrived, they found that a woman in her 70s had died in the house, prompting an investigation into her death.
The woman's next of kin has been notified of her death, but police have now confirmed they are treating her death as "unexplained" - with the investigation into her death still ongoing.
Speaking on the incident, Detective Chief Inspect Phil Walker from Wiltshire Police offered the force's sympathies to the woman's loved ones.
"I can confirm that sadly a woman was found dead inside a property in South Street, and our sympathies go out to her family and friends," Walker explained.
“We are investigating the circumstances around her death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.
“I appreciate the concern this incident will undoubtedly cause in the local community, however please be assured that there is no risk to the wider public and we are not currently looking for anyone in connection with this investigation.
“There will be an increased policing presence in the area while enquiries are carried out.”