Men arrested after woman found dead at home

Date published: 01 July 2010


Two men were arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at her home in Heywood.

Shortly after 9.10pm on Wednesday 23 June 2010, police were called to a house on School Street, Heywood, following reports a woman had taken an overdose.

Officers attended and discovered the body of a 56-year-old woman.

A post mortem to establish the exact cause of death was inconclusive and further tests will be carried out.

Two men, aged 58 and 48, arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released without charge.

Inquiries are continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Rochdale CID on 0161 856 4644, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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