Police issue update following arrest as body of woman found in Mapperley attic

Investigations continue into the incident, which took place on Ransom Road

Investigations remain ongoing after the body of a woman was found in the attic of a bungalow in Nottingham. Officers were called out at 4.06pm on August 16 after a member of the public found the body in the home on Ransom Road, Mapperley.

Following the discovery, a post-mortem examination was carried out, which found that the woman had died of natural causes. Nottinghamshire Police has not confirmed whether the woman has been identified.

A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful and decent burial of a dead body and was then released on conditional bail. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "The investigation is ongoing and the 65-year-old man remains on conditional bail."

Following the incident, Detective Inspector Ian Holmes of Nottinghamshire Police said: "This is a tragic discovery and we are continuing our work to understand the circumstances. Officers will continue to be in the area to speak to the local community, conduct inquiries and offer reassurance.

"A post-mortem examination has been carried out and confirmed the woman died from natural causes. A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course."