POLICE have said that the cause and time of death of Helmsley woman Rina Yasutake have not yet been confirmed, as officers are awaiting the results of a post mortem examination.

Rina's body was discovered on Tuesday, September 25 at an address on Bondgate.

Three people were arrested in connection with the discovery, which caused "shock and bewilderment" among the people of Helmsley.

A police spokesperson said: "The three people who were arrested as part of the investigation into her death have answered bail and have been released while under investigation to allow further enquiries to be carried out."

A police appeal for information about Rina led to tributes from former schoolfriends and details about her academic achievements.