Three arrested following discovery of body in Shrewsbury
Three people from Shrewsbury have been arrested after the body of a woman was discovered in the grounds of Harlescott Junior School on Featherbed Lane.
The body of the woman, believed to be in her early 20s was discovered just before midnight yesterday.
A police officer discovered the body after concerns were raised for the safety of a local woman.
A 32-year-old man, a 31-year-old woman and 39-year-old man have all been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers are currently carrying out forensic examinations at the school.
A post-mortem on the woman is due to be carried out.
Pupils were due to return to school tomorrow following the Christmas holidays but the decision has been taken to keep the school closed while investigations continue. Police hope to have completed their examination of the site tomorrow to allow the school to reopen on Wednesday.
Police say they are not currently linking this incident to the death of a woman in a business premises on Featherbed Lane on 24 December. Patrols have been increased in the area to provide reassurance to local residents following the incidents.
If anyone has information that may help police with their investigation they can call 101 and quote reference 0566s of Sunday 4 January 2015. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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