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Woman found dead in house as detectives make murder arrests
by Ashlie Blakey · Manchester Evening NewsDetectives have arrested two people on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a house in Bury.
Paramedics first descended on the scene on Harrison Street in Ramsbottom over 'reports of concern for the welfare of a woman' at around 4.20am yesterday morning (November 26). Police officers were then alerted.
Tragically, the woman - aged in her 70s - was pronounced dead at the property. A man and a woman - both aged in their 30s - was arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Both were taken into custody to be quizzed by detectives. The woman's next of kin has been informed, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said.
They are being supported by specialist officers. A Home Office post-mortem is set to be carried out 'to establish the exact circumstances of her death'.
Police said patrols have been stepped up in the area as a scene remains in place on the residential street. Yesterday, officers were spotted going in and out of a home on the row of terraced properties with forensic officers also carrying out work on the scene.
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Detective Inspector Chris Mannion, from GMP's Bury district, said police are 'keeping an open mind' as the investigation into the 'isolated incident' is carried out. DI Mannion said: "Firstly, I would like to send my condolences to the family of woman who has sadly died.
"Incidents of this nature will undoubtedly cause shock and distress to those who live and work in the area, we are working to piece together a timeline of events. We believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.
"The property is now a scene and extra patrols have been deployed for reassurance. We are currently investigating the full circumstances of the woman’s death and are keeping an open-mind as we carry out this work. I would urge anyone with concerns, or information to share, to speak with our officers."
Information can be reported to police via 101 or the Live Chat function of the website at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 370 of 26/11/2024. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Police on the scene at the junction of Harrison Street and Kenyon Street