Woman’s body identified following unexplained death in Shrewsbury
Police officers investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Shrewsbury on Christmas Eve, have confirmed that she has now been formally identified.
The body of Julie Mercer, who was 47-years-old and from Buttington Road, Shrewsbury, was discovered in a business premises on Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury on Christmas Eve morning.
Giving the latest update on the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Neil Jamieson, the senior investigating officer, said:
"Our investigation is ongoing at the present time and although we do not yet know the exact cause of Mrs Mercer’s death, we are continuing to treat this as a murder investigation while we await the result of further tests.
"I would like to reassure local residents that a significant number of resources continue to be dedicated to this investigation and we will continue to use specialist officers until we resolve this case.
"The 45-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday, 24 December as part of the investigation has been released on police bail while inquiries continue.
"Anyone who believes they may have information that could be linked to Mrs.Mercer's death, is asked to call West Mercia Police as soon as possible on 101 quoting incident number 117S of 24 December 2014.
"Alternatively, please remember Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website www.crimsetoppers-uk.org if you’d rather leave information without identifying yourself."
