'Unidentified' woman found dead at Burnage Cricket Club as police swarm scene

Police have discovered the body of an unknown woman at a club in . The alarm was raised at around 3pm yesterday when police were called to reports of a body found near to Burnage Cricket Club in Burnage, Manchester. The area has since been cordoned off as an investigation is launched.

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed the discovery of a woman's body, and that enquiries are ongoing to learn her identity. A Home Office post-mortem has been approved in this case. Anyone who suspects they may have further information to help officers are being advised to get in touch.

Images from the scene show a blue tent erected around the suspected burial site. Neighbours told Manchester Evening News they saw forensic officers from the Tactival Aid Unit (TAU) and a large emergency response arriving yesterday. Another local resident said they saw police scouring through nearby grass for evidence.

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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.

"Anyone with information should call us, quoting log 1867 of 5/5/25."

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