22/10/2013

Post-Mortem Inconclusive On Body Found In Street

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a woman whose body was found in the street last week.

A post-mortem of the body of Patricia Dornan (39), found in Warwickshire, near the Alma Lodge Hotel in Rugby proved inconclusive, police have said.

It is understood that officers are trying to trace the woman's mobile phone and handbag as they continue to try and establish the circumstances of her death.

Police have also appealed for any witnesses, or any one who say Patricia on October 16 to contact them.

(MH/CD)

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