A MAN in his fifties who had been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Kingsteignton has been released on bail.

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to an address in Hollam Way at around 9.50am on Saturday, June 27, where a woman in her 30s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed.

A 50-year-old man from the Kingsteignton area was arrested on suspicion of murder, but since has been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Members of the public will continue to see a heightened police presence in the area as enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: ‘If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact us via our website or by calling 101 quoting 50260165831.

‘Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at its website or by calling freephone’.