Police say death of a woman in Jarrow is not being treated as suspicious

Officers were called to a property by the North East Ambulance Service on Pearson Place during early hours of Wednesday morning (March 8) following reports of concern for the welfare of a woman.

Police attended and sadly found the woman dead inside the property – her next of kin have been told and a report is being prepared for the coroner.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At about 12.40am yesterday (Wednesday) police were alerted by the ambulance service following a report of concern for the welfare of a woman inside an address on Pearson Place, Jarrow.

“Officers attended the scene and found a woman who was sadly deceased inside the property. Her next of kin have been made aware.

“Police do not believe the death to be suspicious or that there was any third-party involvement. A report has been made for the coroner.”

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