BREAKING: Murder investigation in Pontefract dropped by police

A murder investigation launched after the body of a man was found at a Pontefract flat has been dropped by police.
Francis Lane House in Pontefract.Francis Lane House in Pontefract.
Francis Lane House in Pontefract.

The body of the 27-year-old man was found on the afternoon of January 13 at Francis Lane House, just off Horsefair in the town centre.

A 26-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder soon afterwards.

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But police have now determined that the no further action will be taken against her.

A police spokesman said: "Following a full and detailed investigation of the circumstances and medical evidence, the matter has now been classified as a sudden death and not suspicious.

"A file will be prepared for the coroner."