Police say death of woman aged 27 is ‘not suspicious’

Incident: Tragedy as body discovered in Forres house early on Saturday

A woman has been found dead in a house in Forres.

Police were called to the property in Logie Terrace early on Saturday after the 27-year-old’s body was discovered.

An investigation was launched, with officers sealing off the area with tape to allow forensic officers in and out of the property.

The tragedy stunned the local community,

“Any death of such a young person is a real tragedy and I feel for their family”

with many neighbours describing it as a “shock” to find the police outside when they woke up.

Last night, police confirmed they were not treating the woman’s death as suspicious.

A police spokeswoman said: “We can now confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

Officers remained on guard outside the house, near the junction with Market Street, for much of yesterday.

Neighbours of the woman watched on in shock as the drama unfolded on Saturday.

One nearby resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “I’m really shocked to find out about the death of that young woman at that house.

“I did wonder what was happening when I saw a lot of police officers at the property at around 7.30am on Saturday.”

Another added: “I saw police at the scene after just popping out to sort my bins and was shocked to find out about the young woman’s death.

Forres councillor George Alexander expressed his condolences to the woman’s loved ones.

He said: “It is such a tragedy for her and her family.

“Any death of such a young person is a real tragedy and I feel for all their family and friends at this really difficult time.”

INVESTIGATION: Officers remained on guard outside the house, near the junction with Market Street, for much of yesterday