Arrests after woman's body found

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman’s body at a flat in Measham.

Officers were called at around 1.50am this morning (Monday) concerning the welfare of the occupant of a flat in High Street.

On arrival at the flat, a woman’s body was found inside. Formal identification has not yet taken place.

Two Leicestershire men aged 39 and 54 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in police custody.

The flat has been cordoned off to allow officers carry out a full forensic examination of the scene and enquiries are continuing surrounding the incident.

Officers are investigating the circumstances that led to this woman’s death and would urge anyone who has information or recalls seeing or hearing anything suspicious to please contact police.

If anyone has any information they are asked to contact 101 or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 quoting incident 32 of 6 August 2018.