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Woman’s body found in Malpas cemetery

THE body of a female was found in the cemetery in Malpas this morning (Thursday, May 15).

Police were called to the cemetery on Chester road at 6.50am after a member of the public found the body.

Police are not treating the death as suspicious.

Duty Inspector Andy Burrage said: “A member of the public alerted the police to a body in the cemetery. We cannot release any details at present, as we are still in the early stages of our inquiries.”

Police have cordoned off the cemetery and a white tent has been erected at the site.

Forensic teams are at the scene.

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