A WOMAN found dead in a house is thought to have fallen down the stairs.
Emergency services were called to the property in Moules Close, Newton Aycliffe, on Monday evening (May 20) following reports of a death.
A Durham Police spokesperson said: “The deceased, a 43-year-old woman had been found by family members at the foot of the stairs after apparently having fallen. “She was confirmed dead at the scene.
A post mortem has been carried out and at this stage the death is being treated as unexplained.
“The coroner has been informed and an inquest is expected to open in due course."
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