A woman's body has been found at a North East property with the death being treated as 'unexplained.'

Cleveland Police have confirmed they attended a property on Myton Walk, Hemlington, around 4:50pm on Wednesday (August 30) where the body of a woman was found.

No formal identification has taken place, though officers have made contact with members of the woman’s family.

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Police have said the death is currently being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will be carried out "in due course."

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Police attended a property on Myton Walk, Hemlington, around 4:50pm on Wednesday 30th August where the body of a woman was found.

"Whilst no formal identification has yet taken place, officers have made contact with members of the woman’s family and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will take place in due course."

A cordon will remain in place around the property while enquiries continue.