Man arrested in connection with death of Swindon woman is released while enquiries continue

A man who was arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Swindon has been released under investigation while police enquiries continue.

Detectives were called out to an address in Standen Way, in Blunsdon St Andrew, at around 2.30am yesterday morning.

This was due to the sudden death of a woman at the property.

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She has now been identified by her family as 44-year-old Helen Long.

A post-mortem took place yesterday, but no cause of death was determined and police continuing to investigate the matter.

A 70-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been interviewed and released under investigation.

Detective Inspector Simon Childe, from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), said: “We know that this incident will have caused concern locally, but I want the community to be reassured that we are carrying out an in-depth investigation.

“Our thoughts are with Helen’s family at this difficult time, and we are working hard to ensure we understand the full circumstances of her death.

“I would continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone who can help police should call Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting log 26 of 21/06.

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