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Paul Britton

Murder inquiry stood down as death of woman no longer suspicious

A murder inquiry launched after the death of a woman has been stood down and three men arrested have been released, police have said. The death of Lisa Price, 38, is no longer being treated as suspicious, a force confirmed in a statement tonight.

Paramedics discovered Ms Price's body at a house in Spring Street, Crawshawbooth, near Rawtenstall in Rossendale, on Tuesday, March 1. She had suffered head injuries, Lancashire Police said.

Three men aged 50, 41 and 21, from Rossendale, were arrested on suspicion of Ms Price's murder and later released on police bail. In an update, Lancashire Police said they have no been released 'no further action'.

A file was being prepared for a coroner ahead of an inquest, a force spokesman added.

In a statement, the force said: "Three men arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Crawshawbooth have been released no further action.

"We were called to a property in Spring Street at around 10.20pm on March 1 by the Ambulance Service after 38-year-old Lisa Price was found with head injuries inside an address.

"Lisa was later sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Three men aged 50, 41 and 21, from Rossendale, were arrested on suspicion of murder and later bailed while officers carried out further enquiries.

"Those enquiries have now been concluded and Lisa's death is no longer being treated as suspicious. A file will be passed onto HM Coroner in due course.

"Lisa's family have been informed of developments throughout the investigation and our thoughts remain with them at this time."

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