Detectives appeal for information following death of woman in Macclesfield

Officers are appealing for information from the public following an unexplained death in Macclesfield.

At around 6.48pm on Friday 18th July, police were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman at an address in Pearson Street, Macclesfield.

Officers and paramedics attended, and a 72-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained while officers conduct enquiries in relation to the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector David Hutcheon said:

“We are in the early stages of our investigation to establish the exact circumstances of what has happened and at the current time it appears this is an isolated incident.

“You may see a police presence in and around the Pearson Street area as part of this investigation.

“We would like to appeal to anyone who may have any information in relation to the incident to come forward, or anyone who saw anything suspicious or unusual in the area recently."

You can report any information or video doorbell, CCTV, or dashcam footage to us through the following link: 

https://mipp.police.uk/operation/07CH25D70-PO1

Alternatively, contact us on 101 quoting incident number IML-2136075.

You can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.