Police want to hear from anyone who saw a 36-year-old woman from 18 September until her death after a 999 call in Ashby Road, Watford. Quote ISR 39 of 28 September.

Detectives are appealing for information about the last days of a woman who died after being found unresponsive at a home in Ashby Road, North Watford. Hertfordshire Police say her death is not being treated as suspicious at this time. They want to understand the full circumstances around it.

The appeal was published by Hertfordshire Constabulary this month.

What the police have said

The force set out these facts in its statement:

  • the ambulance service called police to an address in Ashby Road at around 1.40am on Monday 28 September
  • concerns had been raised for the welfare of a woman who had become unresponsive
  • Kelsey Smith, aged 36, was taken to hospital, where she died a short time later
  • her death is not being treated as suspicious at this time

Officers say they are keen to hear any information about her from the days before her death.

Detective Inspector Tom Hassell said: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain with Kelsey and those who knew her at this incredibly difficult time. Understandably, we want to make sure we are giving them all the answers they need.”

He added: “We’re asking anyone who saw or spoke to Kelsey in the days leading up to her death, from Friday 18 September onwards, to please get in touch. Or if you have any other information which you think may be of importance, please contact us.”

Her family have asked for their privacy to be respected.

What it means for you

If you saw or spoke to Kelsey at any point from Friday 18 September until the early hours of Monday 28 September, the police would like to hear from you. That applies even if what you know seems small.

You can contact Hertfordshire Police in three ways, all set out in the force’s appeal:

  • report online through the force’s website
  • use the force’s online web chat
  • call the non-emergency number 101

Whichever you use, quote ISR 39 of 28 September, 2026.

To stay anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its online form, as the force’s statement sets out.

We have not reported anything about the circumstances beyond what the force has published, and we will update this page if the police release more.