Murder inquiry launched as detectives investigating the death of a woman in Wigan make an arrest

Officers were called to a concern for welfare of a woman in Douglas House, in Wigan, at around 8pm on Monday 30 October 2023.

Sadly, on entering the property they found a woman deceased at the address. 

A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody. 

From initial enquiries, it is believed that on Sunday 29 October the victim attended the Dog and Partridge pub, in Wallgate, and had some drinks. 

She left alone to walk 10 minutes home and returned home just after 11pm. 

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Davis, of GMP’s Major Investigation Team, said: “This is a terribly sad murder of a woman in her own home and even though a male has been arrested, this investigation is still in it’s early stages. 

“This investigation is led by a dedicated MIT team of detectives. Numerous scenes remain in place as officers investigate the circumstances behind this tragic incident. 

“I wish to appeal for witnesses around Douglas House – particularly from 11pm on Sunday 29 October up to 8pm on Monday 30 October and also in the Dog and Partridge pub, Wallgate, Wigan, particularly during the evening of Sunday 29 October and all day on Monday 30 October. 

“I would like to appeal to anyone with any information no matter how small to come forward – using Crimestoppers anonymously on 101, quoting the log number 3441-201023 or MIT on 016185 66377.”

You can visit our major incident portal at the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP23L23-PO1