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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police issue update following investigation after woman found dead near former cricket club
Police have issued an update after the body of a woman was found near to a former Manchester cricket club. Officers were called out to a site off Brookthorpe Avenue, in Burnage, at around 3pm on Monday (May 5). A cordon was put in place at the former Burnage Cricket Club, with an area still taped off on Tuesday. READ MORE: Girl, 6, playing outside died after she 'ran out into road', court told READ MORE: Call 999 if you see this missing pensioner Forensics officers were seen combing the area for evidence, while a blue tent was erected on the edge of the field. Greater Manchester Police has been working to identify the woman and determine the circumstances of her death this week. A Home Office post-mortem has taken place, while the Manchester Evening News understands a property in Didsbury was searched. In an update issued this afternoon (Thursday), GMP confirmed that her death is not being treated as suspicious. An inquest into her death is now likely to take place, with police confirming a file has been passed on to Manchester's coroner. A GMP spokesperson said: "Following an investigation into the death of a woman who was found near Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at around 3pm on Monday, May 5, it has been concluded that her death is not being treated as suspicious and a file has been sent to the coroner." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Sky News
06-05-2025
- Sky News
Woman's body found near former cricket club in Manchester
A woman's body has been found near the ground of a former cricket club. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the body was discovered near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at around 3pm on Monday, 5 May. "Officers are working to identify the woman and a Home Office post-mortem has been authorised," the force said in a statement. A GMP spokeswoman said it was too early to say whether the death is considered suspicious. Pictures on social media showed a police cordon in place and a blue tent erected at the scene.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman's body found near former cricket club in Manchester
Woman's body found near former cricket club in Manchester A woman's body has been found near the ground of a former cricket club. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the body was discovered near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at around 3pm on Monday, 5 May. "Officers are working to identify the woman and a Home Office post-mortem has been authorised," the force said in a statement. A GMP spokeswoman said it was too early to say whether the death is considered suspicious. Pictures on social media showed a police cordon in place and a blue tent erected at the scene.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman found dead near former cricket club
A woman's body has been found on land near a former cricket ground. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the body was found near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at about 15:00 BST on Monday. Officers are working to identify her and a Home Office post-mortem examination has been authorised. A GMP spokesman said it was too early to say whether the death was suspicious. Several officers could be seen doing a sweep search of the field. The woman's body was found on a former cricket field [BBC] Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Related internet links
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Mystery as body of unidentified woman found near cricket club with cops swarming scene & scouring field for clues
Police are yet to rule out suspicious circumstances surrounding her death DEATH RIDDLE Mystery as body of unidentified woman found near cricket club with cops swarming scene & scouring field for clues AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after the remains of an unidentified woman were found near a former cricket club. Emergency services had rushed to the scene in Burnage, Greater Manchester, at around 3pm yesterday, after a body was reported nearby. Cops cordoned off the area next to the former Burnage Cricket Club as they investigated, and they have now confirmed the discovery of a woman's body. Greater Manchester Police said it was continuing to investigate the case as it attempts to identify the woman. Several officers were spotted doing a sweep of the field, with police adding it was too early to know whether the death was suspicious. A Home Office post-mortem exam has also been authorised. In a statement, police said: "We are investigating after the body of a woman was found near Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at around 3pm on Monday 5 May. "Officers are working to identify the woman and a Home Office post-mortem has been authorised." If you have any information which could assist the police, contact the force by calling 101, quoting log 1867 of 5/5/25. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
