Man bailed over death of Joan Farran in Hebburn
Police have named an elderly woman, whose death on South Tyneside is being treated as unexplained.
The body of 86-year-old Joan Farran was discovered at her home in Dorset Avenue, Hebburn, on Monday afternoon.
A post-mortem examination is being carried out in an effort to establish an exact cause of death.
A 57-year-old man, who Northumbria Police said was was known to Mrs Farran, was arrested and bailed pending further inquiries.
A force spokeswoman said they were not looking for anyone else.