Crime scene investigators, police and paramedics were called to Albany Road in Norton at 9.40am on Saturday morning (September 20).
CSI, police and ambulance on the scene of an incident in Norton(Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
A cordon was set up and police were seen carrying out enquiries.
Cleveland Police has confirmed the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious.
CSI, police and ambulance on the scene at an incident in Norton(Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Officers searching what looks to be the bushes on Albany Road, Norton(Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
A spokesperson said: "At approximately 9.40am on Saturday, September 20, police were called to Albany Road in Norton following reports that the body of a woman had been found near a wooded embankment.
"Officers and ambulance attended to the scene. The woman's death is not being treated as suspicious."
Crime scene investigation vans at the incident(Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
The Northern Echo has contacted the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) for comment.