A woman found unresponsive late yesterday morning in an area near the Warwick Playground has been identified by police as Honee Smith.

She was said to have succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Ms Smith, 29, was found shortly after 11.30am on a rocky embankment just off the trails near the playground.

The circumstances were said to be unclear, with an investigation under way into how she came to be at the location. An autopsy is expected to be carried out.

Police appealed to anyone who may have been in the area at about the time of the incident, and who may have seen a lone female along the trails, to contact Detective Sergeant Kendy Swainson on 717-2355 or via e-mail at kswainson@bps.bm.

The public can also call 211, the main police number at 295-0011, or use the community reporting portal at portal.police.bm

Police gave their condolences to the family of Ms Smith.

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