Pc house death 'not suspicious'

Pc Lance Williams was found dead on Monday

The death of a policeman at a house in Powys is not being treated as suspicious by detectives.

Dyfed-Powys Police were called to a property in Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells, on Monday after reports that a woman was hurt.

When they arrived they found the body of Pc Lance Williams, 38, who was from the area, and a member of the Dyfed-Powys force.

The woman had medical attention for her injuries and is home with her family.

Police said Pc Williams' family had been asked to be "left in peace to grieve".

The force initially described the officer's death as "unexplained".

He will be sorely missed by friends and colleagues Chief Supt Gwyn Thomas

Dyfed-Powys Police divisional commander in Powys, Chief Supt Gwyn Thomas, said: "It was sad to hear about the death of Pc Lance Williams.

"He will be sorely missed by friends and colleagues. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."

Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious following a post-mortem examination on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, a forensic team has finished looking for clues at the scene.

Powys coroner Geraint Williams has also been informed.