Man dies days after being arrested in Wigan murder probe

The 48-year-old was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sarah Fleming, also 48, who was found dead at her home on Mesnes Road, Swinley, at around 11pm on Thursday, August 6.

He was released under investigation as the police awaited the results of medical tests and continued to look into what happened.

But police have now said the man later became unwell and was admitted to hospital, where he died on Monday afternoon.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Sarah's death and say they are committed to ensuring inquiries continue.

Det Insp Neil Lawless, of Wigan CID, said: “While this case has taken another tragic turn, we are entirely focussed on ensuring that all remaining lines of enquiry are exhausted and that the victim’s loved ones are given the answers they need before this investigation reaches its conclusion.

“We remain open-minded as to how this incident came to be and we still await the results of medical examinations following the woman’s death that will hopefully give us a clearer indication of what has happened.

“We also ask the public to ensure that they provide us with any information that could aid our investigation; no matter how significant or small they make think it could be, so that we can provide the woman’s family with the answers they deserve.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 7182, quoting incident 3682 of August 6, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.