Police launch investigation into "suspicious death" of woman in Rochdale

Photo: Greater Manchester Police

Superintendent Nicky Porter at the scene on Monday morning

An investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old woman was found dead on New Barn Lane in Rochdale on Monday morning (17 July).

Police were called to the scene behind Sandbrook Park during the early hours of the morning by the ambulance service responding to a report of concern for the welfare of a person.
 

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No arrests have been made at this stage.

Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Smith from GMP’s Major Investigation Team said: “I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased and our thoughts are with them at this very sad and difficult time.

“Our team are in the early stages of this investigation, and it is important that we keep an open mind and explore all lines of enquiry at this point.

“Officers from the Rochdale district will be providing a visible presence in the coming days for reassurance and we would like to thank the local community for their cooperation and patience so far.”

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

This includes any witnesses, anyone with knowledge of the incident, CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage in relation to this incident.

A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been opened to receive information, and you can directly submit images and mobile phone, dash-cam, or doorbell footage here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

Alternatively, the Major Incident Team can be contacted on 0161 856 4388 or use the LiveChat service at www.gmp.police.uk.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.