Police release images of clothing as part of Macclesfield murder investigation

Detectives investigating a murder in Macclesfield are releasing images of clothing they are looking for as part of their investigation.

Police were called to Gwyneth Carter’s home in Pearson Street, Macclesfield at around 6.48pm on Friday 18 July, due to concerns for her welfare.

Officers and paramedics attended, and Gwyneth, 72, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A 49-year-old man, known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been detained under the Mental Health Act and the investigation is ongoing.

The suspect is believed to have arrived in the Macclesfield area on or around 12 July and remained in the area until his arrest on 20 July.

He may have been sleeping rough somewhere in the Macclesfield area during this time.

DI Eli Atkinson said:

“We know from our CCTV enquiries that he wore different items of clothing, including a Camouflaged ‘Saltrock’ dry robe, which he had acquired during his stay in Macclesfield. We are releasing images of the clothing in question to help our investigation.

“I’d urge anyone who thinks they may have seen a man in Macclesfield between 12 and 20 July wearing the pictured clothing, or anyone who has seen any of the clothing discarded in the area to contact police. The same goes anyone who has any information on how the suspect may have obtained the clothing.

“We are also appealing to anyone who may be aware of an area being used for rough sleeping during these time frames to get in touch.”

Anyone with information including video doorbell, CCTV, or dashcam footage can submit them via 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

Pictured - Images of the clothing in question to help with the investigation.