The body of a woman has been discovered on a footpath next to a retail park in Rochdale this morning - prompting a major investigation.
Emergency services descended on Sandbrook Park shopping centre shortly after 4.30am today (17 July) following reports of a concern for the welfare of a person.
An area of footpath has been taped off by Greater Manchester Police for a number of hours, with multiple police vehicles spotted near to the scene. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features Two forensic tents have been pictured inside the police cordon, with crime scene investigators seen combing the scene for evidence.
Forensic teams wearing white overalls could be seen placing yellow markers on the pathway as uniformed officers guarded the area.
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