31 October 2023 , 14:36
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A woman has been found dead at a home in Wigan after visiting a pub with police arresting a man on suspicion of murder.
Greater Manchester Police said they believe that the woman went to the Dog and Partridge pub in Wallgate for some drinks on Sunday night and left alone for a 10 minute walk home where she arrived just after 11pm. Her body was found at the property the following day.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested over the death and is being held in custody. Police said they received a “concern for welfare” of a woman at Douglas House in Wigan at 8pm last Monday where they found the dead woman.
In a statement GMP said: "Officers were called to a concern for welfare of a woman in Douglas House, in Wigan, at around 8pm on Monday 30 October 2023. Sadly, on entering the property they found a woman deceased at the address.
Police were called to the property on Monday (Men Media)"A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody. From initial enquiries, it is believed that on Sunday 29 October the victim attended the Dog and Partridge pub, in Wallgate, and had some drinks. She left alone to walk 10 minutes home and returned home just after 11pm."
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A resident at the block of flats said: "This morning when I looked out of my curtains I saw two police cars here. And the bike shed was taped off. I thought something serious must have happened. Then just before we went out, we saw another police officer going to her car to get more tape. We've no idea what's happened."
Another resident says he saw police in his hallway when he returned home from a night out at around half past midnight. "There was a police officer," he said. "She just said there had been an incident and asked if I'd seen or heard anything. Which I told her I hadn't. I probably only saw her twice this year, but she was nice. It's just a big shock."
Police are appealing to the public for information (Men Media)The man added: "Then this morning, there was a police officer in the foyer and he asked me again if I had seen or heard anything and I told him the same. I have heard what's happened and I am just really shocked. If it's the woman I've been told it is, then I only knew her to say 'hello' to."
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Davis, of GMP’s Major Investigation Team, said: “This is a terribly sad murder of a woman in her own home and even though a male has been arrested, this investigation is still in it’s early stages. This investigation is led by a dedicated MIT team of detectives. Numerous scenes remain in place as officers investigate the circumstances behind this tragic incident.
“I wish to appeal for witnesses around Douglas House – particularly from 11pm on Sunday 29 October up to 8pm on Monday 30 October and also in the Dog and Partridge pub, Wallgate, Wigan, particularly during the evening of Sunday 29 October and all day on Monday 30 October.
“I would like to appeal to anyone with any information no matter how small to come forward – using Crimestoppers anonymously on 101, quoting the log number 3441-201023 or MIT on 016185 66377.”