Woman in her 70s found dead inside house in Bispham after concerns raised about her welfare

Police were called after concerns were raised about the occupant of a house in Montpelier Avenue at around 11am on Wednesday (January 4).

The body of a woman in her 70s was sadly found inside the address when emergency services entered the property.

Officers said it “appeared there had been a fire inside the property,” but there were “not thought to be any suspicious circumstances at this time”.

“Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police added.

A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.

Crime scene investigators were spotted outside the address following the discovery as well as police, fire and ambulance crews.

If you are concerned for the welfare of a neighbour or someone else, call 999.