Cambridge Dentist Dies From Asphyxiation
The body of Dr Helen Nicoll, a dentist from Cambridge, has undergone a post mortem examination which has concluded her death was caused by asphyxiation.
Detectives have said they are not currently treating the death as murder, however it is unexplained.
Further enquiries and tests are to be carried out to provide clarity regarding the circumstances of Dr Nicoll’s death.
Police were called to the sudden death of the 53 year old mother of three, who was married to Harley Street dentist Stephen Nicoll, at around 6.30am last Friday in Great Wilbraham.
A man aged 53, from South Cambridgeshire, has been arrested in connection with the death and remains on police bail until tomorrow.
Police have said the death is now being treated as unexplained further enquiries and tests are pending. The case has been passed to the coroner.
Residents in the area have described the couple as ‘loving but private’ and believe the death could have been an accident, or that there could be an innocent explanation for the death.
A neighbour told reporters that the couple were perfectly friendly but exceptionally private. They were very busy and put all their energies into their business and three daughters. The resident went on to say that a loud noise came from the property before Dr Nicoll’s death, but put this down to a thunderstorm occurring that night.
Mr and Mrs Nicoll were both partners at a private dental practice in Hurst Park Avenue, West Chesterton.
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