POLICE are investigating the death of an elderly woman whose decomposing body was discovered inside a house along Torenia Avenue, Edinburgh 500, Chaguanas, on Wednesday afternoon.

The woman has been identified as Mary Sooknanan, who was last employed with the Ministry of Education, police said.

According to investigators, officers responded to reports from neighbours about a strong stench emanating from the residence. On arrival, police said there was no response at the front door, which was burglar-proofed. Officers then went to the rear of the house and forced entry.