A 40-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Newtownabbey has this evening, Monday, October 13th, been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, attended an address in the Old Mill Drive area on Sunday afternoon, October 12th.

Here, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips, from the Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts are, first and foremost, with the woman’s family who are left trying to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.

“Following a post-mortem examination, the woman’s death is not being treated as murder at this time.  Our enquiries, however, are continuing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the death.”

The detective added: “I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 701 of 12/10/25.”

Cordons, and a police presence, remain in place at this time.

Information can also be provided, with total anonymity, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org