Dead woman's family 'angry'

Police believe Sabrina Lewis died on the day she went missing

The family of a missing woman whose body was found in a field have said if she had not had to wait a week for an emergency appointment she could still be alive.

The body of Sabrina Lewis, 20, was found in Leicestershire more than a fortnight after she went missing from her home.

Police say her death was not suspicious.

It is thought Sabrina Lewis probably died on the day she went missing on 27 June.

Her body was found by a combine harvester operator in a fully grown rape field near Great Glen almost nine miles from her home.

Further tests

Although further DNA tests need to be carried out, the police are certain the body is Sabrina's.

Superintendent Graham Thomas said: "All her clothing was with her.

"We've had no evidence to suggest there was any evidence of foul play.

"The probable cause of death, according to the pathologist, was an epileptic fit and she has most likely died from hypothermia."

Had Sabrina got an earlier appointment, as my dad had asked, this tragedy might never have happened Joanna Lewis, sister

She also suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and her medication had recently been changed.

Her family were alarmed by how it affected her behaviour.

Her sister Joanna Lewis said: "My dad, being her main carer, rang for an emergency appointment at the hospital where Sabrina was a patient, and an appointment was given for a week later.

"Had Sabrina got an earlier appointment, as my dad had asked, this tragedy might never have happened."

Contacting family

Sabrina leaves behind her parents and six brothers and sisters.

In a statement, the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust said: "We are unable to comment about any treatment that Sabrina may have received from the trust.

"Sabrina's family are naturally very distressed and have concerns about her care that they would like to discuss.

"We are contacting the family and will arrange to meet with them as soon as possible, if that is their wish."