Detectives have admitted drawing a blank over the mysterious death of a woman found hanged in a bathroom.

Catherine Smith was discovered dead at a flat in Vange in the early hours of January 3.

An unnamed 26-year-old man, from Basildon, was arrested on suspicion of her manslaughter but released.

Detectives say he will face no action.

Published Friday July 30, 2004

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