Lesley Page death in Emneth deemed not suspicious by police

Police have said the death of Lesley Page is no longer being treated as suspicious. <i>(Image: Chris Bishop)</i>
Police have said the death of Lesley Page is no longer being treated as suspicious. (Image: Chris Bishop)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

The death of a woman found with gunshot wounds in her Grade II listed home is no longer being treated as suspicious, police have said.

The body of Lesley Page, 65, was found at her home at Banyer Hall, in Lady's Drove, Emneth, on September 11.

Officers were called to the property shortly before 7.30am and a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Cambs Times: An investigation has been launched into a woman's death in Wisbech

A post-mortem examination found the cause of Ms Page's death was gunshot wounds to her torso and an investigation was carried out.

READ MORE: Norwich school stabbing was 'accidental' police conclude

Officers are now satisfied there were no suspicious circumstances involved in the death and have said no further action will be taken against the arrested man. 

Detective Inspector Alix Wright said: “Following enquiries that have been ongoing since September, we can now confirm that Lesley’s death is no longer being treated as suspicious and that no further action is being taken against a man arrested in connection with her death.

“Understandably this has been an incredibly difficult time for Lesley’s family who have been informed of the outcome.”

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos