An investigation is underway following the death of a 45-year-old woman in County Durham.
Police were called to Nesbit Road, Peterlee, shortly before noon on Saturday, June 10.
A 45-year-old woman was pronounced dead inside the property on arrival.
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A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances, but it is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
"Our thoughts are with her family at this time, and we would like to thank members of the public for their help and support."
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