Appeal for help identifying woman who sadly died - Manchester

Detectives are urgently trying to identify a woman who very sadly died at East Didsbury station last night (23 May).

Officers were called to the station at 10.41pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks. 

Paramedics also attended however sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene. There are no suspicious circumstances.

Despite their best efforts detectives have not yet been able to identify the woman, and are now appealing for the public’s help.

The woman is described as of large build, between 40 and 50 years old, with short dark hair, and glasses.

She was wearing a floral top, black leggings pink Gola trains and a purple Ori Loosen handbag.

She was also wearing a distinctive necklace which officers are releasing an image of, and carrying baby bottles.

Detective Inspector Ian Wright said: “This is a tragic incident and we have been working tirelessly to try and identify the woman so we can inform her loved ones.

“She was wearing a number of distinctive items and I would urge anyone who thinks this description may sound familiar to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

“You can text BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 687 of 23/05/23.