Officers seeking to identify woman who died near the M56 release images of clothing and jewellery

Officers who are working to identify a woman who died near the M56 last week have released photos of her clothing and belongings.

At around 2.40am on Monday 31 July, officers were called to reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman at the Thorley Lane over bridge, leading to junction 5.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the woman sadly died. Her death is not currently being treated as suspicious but her identity remains unknown.

Photos of clothing and possessions which were found with her have now been released, with officers hoping that the woman’s next-of-kin may recognise what she was wearing.

As detailed in an earlier appeal, the woman is described as white, 5’3” tall, with shoulder length, mousey brown hair, which is straight and greying in places. Her age was in the region of 40s – 60s. She was wearing pink nail varnish.

In addition, she was wearing pink and brown tortoise shell spectacles, while a patterned, brown-coloured headband and a wristwatch with a black leather strap were also located.

The individual images of the items (pictured from different angles) can be found below.

Detective Sergeant Steven Rogers, of GMP’s Trafford district, said: “We are continuing our work to identify the woman and we hope that these new photos may help jog people’s memories and assist with our work.

“We will use everything available to us as we carry on with our enquiries to unite this woman with her next-of-kin. We are still appealing for information and ask anyone who may know something to please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or 0161 856 7527, quoting log number 280 of 31/7/23. You can also report information at www.gmp.police.uk.

You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Help is available for those in need. Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. More information can be found on their website at samaritans.org.