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A murder investigation has begun after a body was found at a house.
Officers from South Yorkshire Police made the discovery while searching a property on Crofton Avenue in Hillsborough, Sheffield, on Tuesday.
The force said inquiries were under way to establish the identity of the deceased person and the circumstances of their death.
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders and remains in custody.
Emily Sanderson was a missing person but only private appeals and had been missing almost a couple of weeks. South Yorkshire police have posted today.
NEWS: Update in Hillsborough murder investigation
As the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Hillsborough, Sheffield, officers are now able to confirm that the body is that of 48-year-old Emily Sanderson.
Emily’s body was found in a property on Crofton Avenue, Hillsborough, at around midday on Tuesday 30 May. A forensic post mortem examination has determined that the cause of death is head injuries.
Emily’s family is receiving support from specially trained officers and have asked for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.
Read more: Update in Hillsborough murder investigation
Officers from South Yorkshire Police made the discovery while searching a property on Crofton Avenue in Hillsborough, Sheffield, on Tuesday.
The force said inquiries were under way to establish the identity of the deceased person and the circumstances of their death.
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders and remains in custody.

Murder investigation launched after body found in Sheffield property
A person's remains were found in a property in Hillsborough on Tuesday, police say.
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Emily Sanderson was a missing person but only private appeals and had been missing almost a couple of weeks. South Yorkshire police have posted today.
NEWS: Update in Hillsborough murder investigation
As the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Hillsborough, Sheffield, officers are now able to confirm that the body is that of 48-year-old Emily Sanderson.
Emily’s body was found in a property on Crofton Avenue, Hillsborough, at around midday on Tuesday 30 May. A forensic post mortem examination has determined that the cause of death is head injuries.
Emily’s family is receiving support from specially trained officers and have asked for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.
Read more: Update in Hillsborough murder investigation