A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was shot dead near Wisbech has been released under investigation.

Detectives have been questioning a man in his 60s at King’s Lynn Police Station since Monday (September 11).

It comes after the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in Lady’s Drove in Emneth on Monday.

Police have provisionally identified the deceased as 65-year-old Lesley Page of Lady's Drove. 

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Provisional results of a post-mortem examination showed the cause of death to be gunshot wounds to the torso. 

The man has now been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Senior Investigating Officer Alix Wright said: "We are still working to establish the circumstances that led to Mrs Page’s death.

"We are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident, however, we are keeping an open mind and the investigation continues to establish the full facts."

Anyone with information should contact the Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team on 101 quoting reference 36/65290/23 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 08000 555 111.