EMERGENCY services were called to an address in Braintree where a woman was found dead.
Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service were called to Wingate Close at around 12.20am on Wednesday after concerns were raised over a woman's welfare.
Residents reported at least three police vehicles were called to the scene.
Sadly on arrival the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesman for Essex Police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A file will be prepared for the coroner.
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