Woman arrested on suspicion of murder released without charge following death of man in Melton

A woman arrested following the death of a man in Melton Mowbray has been released from custody with no further action.

Police launched an investigation after officers were called to an address in Ferneley Crescent shortly after 11.50pm last night (Wednesday 20 September).

Police have released the woman without charge. Photo: NEMM File Photo

It was reported a man in his 70s was unresponsive and had subsequently been pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have been carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and have now confirmed the death is being treated as non-suspicious.

The 69-year-old woman who was arrested has been released.

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "A file will now be prepared and submitted to H.M. Coroner. Identification of the deceased will be a matter for the coroner."