Murder investigation after woman's body found in Wigan flat
Emergency crews were called on Monday night
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found at a flat in Wigan.
Emergency crews were called to Douglas House, in Scholes at 8pm on Monday night. When they entered, the woman was found deceased
A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and is currently being questioned.
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.
Police now want to speak to anyone who may have seen her in the hours leading up to her death.
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.
Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP.