Seattle police have confirmed that they will not be re-opening the case surrounding the death of singer Kurt Cobain after reports were released suggesting they would be.

The police department confirmed over Twitter that reports that they would again be investigating the circumstances surrounding the Nirvana front man’s death were false.

They tweeted: "Despite an erroneous news report, we have not 'reopened' the investigation into the suicide of Kurt Cobain.”

They did add that they would be reviewing the case due to the 20th anniversary of Cobain’s death.

"Our detective reviewed the case file anticipating questions surrounding the closed Cobain case as the 20 yr anniversary approaches."

Cobain was found dead in his home in 1994 with a gunshot wound to the head.