Murder probe continues after death of woman in Wigan

Detectives are continuing to investigate the "unexplained" death of a woman in the early hours of yesterday.
A large number of police officers were on Birch GroveA large number of police officers were on Birch Grove
A large number of police officers were on Birch Grove

A large number of police vehicles were parked on Birch Grove in Ashton throughout Tuesday, with officers carrying out house-to-house inquiries and others covered in forensic suits as they investigated what had happened.

A probe was launched after emergency services were called to a house on Birch Grove just before 2.15am yesterday.

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A 33-year-old woman was pronounced dead and has been formally identified, though police have not yet named her publicly.

Birch Grove was cordoned off as the investigation got under wayBirch Grove was cordoned off as the investigation got under way
Birch Grove was cordoned off as the investigation got under way

A 31-year-old man from Ashton was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to a police station in Merseyside to be interviewed.

Police are appealing for anyone with information about what happened to call them on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.