Police investigating the death of a woman in Gateshead have confirmed that they have arrested two people in connection with the incident.
The woman, who was in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to Abbey Court, in Deckham, Gateshead, on Wednesday (November 15) evening.
Northumbria Police initially confirmed that the woman's death was 'unexplained' but have now revealed that they have questioned two individuals in connection with their enquiries.
The pair, both aged 41, were held on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs before being released on bail.
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A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “At around 10.15pm on Wednesday (November 15), police were contacted by the ambulance service, who were responding to a report of an unresponsive female at an address on Abbey Court, Gateshead.
“Officers attended the scene and the woman, in her 40s, was sadly pronounced as deceased. Her family were notified and offered support from specially-trained Family Liaison Officers.
“An investigation was launched into the woman’s death, which police are currently treating as unexplained. Two men, both aged 41, have been arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs. Both men have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.”
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