Murder inquiry is stood down and a woman released with no further action after death of a man in Wigan

A woman (28) has been released from police custody following the death of a man (37) in Wigan.

Officers were called to a disturbance at an address on Eleanor Street in Wigan at around 12:30pm on Saturday 2 December 2023. On arrival they discovered a man who had passed away at the scene. A 28-year-old woman was arrested at the scene but she has since been released from custody with no further action taken.

A Home Office Post Mortem has been completed and established that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Davis of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Major Incident Team said: "This is an incredibly sad case where a man has passed away and I would like to assure the community that a thorough investigation has been carried out.

"A Home Office Post Mortem was completed yesterday (Sunday 3 December 2023) and as a result of this and our enquiries, I can confirm the man's death is no longer being treated as a murder investigation, the scene has been closed down and the woman has been released from police custody with no further action.

"The man's next of kin have been informed and detectives are supporting them.

"I want to thank everyone who has assisted in this investigation and a file will now be prepared for the coroner."