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Appeal after woman's body found
Mrs Vina Patel
Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old Leicester woman.
The body of Mrs Vina Patel was discovered at around 8.30pm on Thursday January 15 in the premises of a solicitors practice on Blackbird Road by family members.
Relatives became concerned when Mrs Patel, who was a partner in the practice, failed to keep a family commitment.
A post mortem examination was carried out at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and toxicology and further forensic tests are ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Redfern, who is leading the enquiry, said: "We are investigating the circumstances surrounding Mrs Patel's death and trying to establish exactly what happened.
"We have spoken to a number of people who met with Mrs Patel at her offices on Thursday but would appeal for anyone else who saw her who has not yet spoken to us to come forward."
The family of Mrs Patel have asked not to be contacted by the media.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leicestershire Constabulary on Leicester (0116) 222 2222 and quote incident 678/15/01/09 or call Crimestoppers which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
*Please note some mobile phone networks may charge for this call.
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