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Woman's death 'no longer suspicious' - police

Chloe Aslett
BBC News, Yorkshire
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The murder investigation into Ms Downing's death had been called off following a pathologist's report, police said

The death of a 27-year-old woman which sparked the launch of a murder investigation was no longer being treated as suspicious, police have said.

Abbie Leigh Downing was found seriously injured at a house on Plowmans Way in Wingfield, Rotherham, at about 03:45 BST on 25 August 2023.

Ms Downing died later in hospital and a 28-year-old man was questioned by police in connection with her death before being bailed.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Following a pathology report, the death is no longer being treated as suspicious and the suspect will face no further action in relation to the murder investigation."

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