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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Police release pictures of suspected Macclesfield killer's clothes
A woman who died from injuries to her head and neck has been named by police as detectives release images of clothing believed to have been worn by her suspected killer. Gwyneth Carter, 72, was pronounced dead at the scene on Pearson Street in Macclesfield, Cheshire, at 18:50 BST on 18 July.A 49-year-old man, who was known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been detained under the Mental Health ActCheshire Police have urged anyone who saw a man wearing the pictured clothing between 12 and 20 July to come forward. The suspect is believed to have arrived in Macclesfield on or around 12 July and remained in the area until his arrest on 20 might have been sleeping rough in the area during this time, police Insp Eli Atkinson said: "I'd urge anyone who thinks they may have seen a man in Macclesfield between 12 and 20 July wearing the pictured clothing, or anyone who has seen any of the clothing discarded in the area to contact police."The same goes for anyone who has any information on how the suspect may have obtained the clothing."We are also appealing to anyone who may be aware of an area being used for rough sleeping during these time frames to get in touch." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- BBC News
Murder arrest after woman, 72, found dead at Macclesfield house
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a 72-year-old was discovered by emergency services responding to a concern for welfare report on Pearson Street, Macclesfield, at about 18:50 BST on Friday, Cheshire Police said. A post-mortem examination has since found she died from several injuries to her head and neck.A 49-year-old man remains in police custody for questioning. Det Insp Eli Atkinson said he wanted to "reassure residents" that officers believed this was an "isolated incident". He said the investigation would continue in the area, with "searches likely to take place" so there would be "an increased police presence".Anyone with information or video footage which could help the investigation is asked to contact police. 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.
