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Wednesday 6 July 2011

Woman 'killed by barbecue fumes' in tent in Norfolk

A woman found dead in a tent at a Norfolk campsite is now thought to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a charcoal barbecue.
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of the woman was found at Clippesby Hall, near Great Yarmouth at 0845 BST on Tuesday.
The woman, in her 30s, is understood to be from West Yorkshire.
Norfolk Police said the man, believed to be her partner, had been released without charge.
Officers from the joint Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team (MIT) are continuing to investigate the woman's death.
In a statement, Norfolk Police said results of a post-mortem examination were inconclusive and that toxicology tests would be carried out over the next few weeks.
Det Insp Marie James, of the MIT, said: "This appears to be a tragic accident.
"Whilst the outcome of the investigation is not yet known and will be confirmed when we have the results of the toxicology, I would like to take this opportunity to warn other campers about the risks of having charcoal barbecues within an enclosed space.
"Our advice would be to only use and store them in open areas where they should not cause any difficulties."

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