A woman has died after being found in need of medical attention.

Emergency services were called to Kirkway in Poole over concerns for the welfare of a woman in her 70s.

Dorset Police have now confirmed that she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police statement says: "Dorset Police received a report at 5.42pm on Tuesday 5 November 2024 of a woman in need of medical attention at Kirkway in Poole.

"Emergency services attended and, very sadly, the woman – aged in her 70s – was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and the woman’s family is aware.

"Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101.