Wigan man who died after being arrested in partner's murder probe is named

Mr Spalding's partner Sarah Fleming was found dead at the flat they shared in Mesnes Road, Swinley, on Thursday August 6.

The 48-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder before later released under investigation, while detectives worked to establish Ms Fleming's cause of death.

He later became unwell and was admitted to hospital, where he died on the afternoon of Monday August 10. Officers say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

A file for Mr Spalding has since been passed to Manchester Coroner's Court but a date for his inquest has not yet been set.

The investigation into Ms Fleming's death is ongoing.

Detective Inspector Neil Lawless, of GMP’s 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 should call police on 0161 856 7182 quoting incident number 3682 of 06/08/2020. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.