Police have released CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to in relation to an investigation after the body of a 36-year-old woman was found in Sunderland.
Emergency services received a call expressing concern for a woman shortly before 7.15am on October 17.
When they attended the scene, at Stockton Terrace in Sunderland, they found the body of a 36-year-old woman who was later confirmed to be Melissa Eastick and an investigation was swiftly launched.
Initially, two men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
One aged 40 has been released on bail and another, aged 38, has been released with no further action to be taken.
Now, as enquiries continue, officers have released the image of a man who they believe was in the area at the time and may have information to assist the investigation.
Northumbria Police said: "Extensive enquiries have been ongoing and today (Monday) officers have issued the image of a man they would like to speak to who is believed to have been in the area and could have information which assists.
"The man, or anyone who knows him, is asked to get in touch with police by calling 101 or using the ‘Report’ page on our website quoting log NP-20231017-0164."
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