Sunderland woman whose body was found in village lane is named

The 47-year-old was discovered in an area of Penshaw Lane in Penshaw yesterday morning.

Northumbria Police said it attended alongside other emergency services just after 8am and has said it does not believe any third part is involved in the death.

It added the woman's family are being supported by specialist officers and was preparing a report for the coroner.

Today, Sunderland Coroner's Office has confirmed the woman has been identified as Louise Dover, who lived in Railway Terrace in New Herrington.

A post mortem examination is due to be carried out an an inquest will be opened in due course.