Four people have been bailed pending further enquiries after two unexplained deaths in the South Bank area, police have confirmed.

Officers were called to a property in Ajax Way in South Bank on the evening of Monday 18th September following concerns for an occupant of the address.

The body of a 35-year-old woman was found.

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The Northern Echo:

Around 10:30am on Tuesday 19th September officers were called to a report of a sudden death at a property on South Court in South Bank where a second woman, aged 38, had passed away.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Enquiries into both deaths are continuing and, at this time, police are treating the deaths as unexplained whilst tests are being carried out to establish the cause of their deaths.

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Formal identification of the two women has taken place and their families have been informed.

A 43-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance in relation to both incidents.

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The Northern Echo:

Two men aged 47 and a 39-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance in connection with the death at South Court.

All remain on bail whilst enquiries are ongoing.