The body of a woman was discovered in an Essex home early today.

Sealed off - the scene of the discovery of a body in Mersey Road, Witham, early today Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON

Police were called to the address in Mersey Road, a cul-de-sac off Highfields Road, Witham, at about 3am.

They were alerted by ambulance crews, who found the woman's body.

A man was also found at the house.

He was taken to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.

It is not known what his condition is.

Police were today at the house continuing their investigations. They had cordoned off the area.

Published Wednesday January 14, 2004

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