The body of a woman from Greenock has been found at a church in England.

Colette Law, 26, was found dead in a tent after police were called to St Mary and St Nicholas Church in Spalding around 9pm on Monday.

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

Lincolnshire Police are working with Police Scotland to support Colette's family.

A probe has been launched and Lincolnshire Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw Coleen between July 12 and 17.

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.”

“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 July 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”

There are a number of ways to contact the investigation team.  Please call 101 or email force.control@lincs.police.uk.  Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers-uk.org online or call 0800 555 111 anonymously.