A man arrested on suspicion of murder following the ‘unexpected’ death of a woman has been released without charge.

Police said a 58-year-old man was arrested on Monday, 2 November following the death of a woman in Gaunt Close, Spalding.

A Lincolnshire police spokesperson said: “Following a call at 8.34pm on Monday, 2 November, we attended an address in Gaunt Close.

“Sadly, a woman aged in her 50s was found dead at the address.”

Police confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious

placeholder image — Police confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious

“A 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.”

Now the spokesperson has confirmed that the man has been released.

The spokesperson said: “A 58-year-old man who was arrested in connection with this investigation has been released with no further action. A file has been prepared for HM Coroner and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Formal identification of the woman has taken place; however, we will not be naming the woman who sadly died. Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at this difficult time.”