Atherton: Tragic death of a woman in her 20s

Police and North West Ambulance Service responded to an address on Oxford Road, Atherton, at 11.25am to reports of welfare concerns.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “At around 11.40am today (October 9) we responded to reports of concerns about the welfare of a woman in Oxford Road, Atherton.

“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a woman in her 20s was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

“No suspicious circumstances are believed to exist at this time. The investigation is ongoing.”

A spokesman for Northwest Ambulance Service said: “We observed an incident at a private address in Oxford Road following a call at 11.25am.”