Woman's Body Found in Ardwick

18 November 2011, 09:52 | Updated: 30 March 2016, 13:50

Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found in Ardwick.

At 2.15pm on Thursday 17th November 2011, police were called to a wooded area off Devonshire Street following reports a body had been discovered.

They found a body of a woman in her 50s and now trying to discover who she is and how she died.

Detective Inspector Terry Crompton from Longsight Police Station said: "The investigation is ongoing and officers are working very hard to establish the circumstances leading up to and surrounding her death.

"I understand residents may be worried but there is a police presence in the area to provide reassurance and I would encourage anyone who may have information to contact us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 4245 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111