A POLICE investigation is under way after the body of a 26-year-old woman from Greenock was discovered in the grounds of a church in England.

Lincolnshire Police announced this morning that they had identified the woman, whose body was found in a tent on Monday in the grounds of St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Spalding, as Colette Law.

The force says it is treating the death as unexplained and is 'working with Police Scotland to support her family'.

A 30-year-old man, from Spalding, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody.

Detective Inspector Richard Nethercott, who is leading the investigation, said: “We send our condolences to the family and friends of Colette, they are very much in our thoughts as we carry out our investigation.

“I know this tragic death will be unsettling. We are working hard to investigate the full circumstances to understand how Colette has died.”

He added: “I would like to thank the local community for their help so far, and appeal for anyone who has any information that will assist our investigation to get in touch.

“I would also like anyone who has seen Colette Law between July 12 and 17 to contact us so we can build a picture of her movements the days before she sadly died.

“Our investigation is ongoing, and we await the result of a post mortem.”