POLICE were called to a property in Kingsteignton yesterday to deal with the sudden death of an 89-year-old woman.

Officers were alerted by paramedics who attended a property in Wolverton Drive where they confirmed the woman had died.

The alarm was raised just after 4pm.

A police spokesman said next of kin had been informed - and a report would be sent to the South Devon coroner.

He added that there were no suspicious circumstances.