Police release images of jewellery and clothing items in a bid to identify woman who died near M56

Greater Manchester Police have released images of a woman’s jewellery and clothing items after she tragically died near the M56.

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

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

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 GMP hoping the woman’s next-of-kin may recognise what she was wearing.

The woman is described as white, 5’3” tall with shoulder length, mousey brown hair, which is straight with greying in places.

Her age was in the range of 40 – 60 years old and she was wearing pink nail varnish.

She was also wearing pink and brown tortoiseshell spectacles. A patterned, brown-coloured headband and a wristwatch with a black leather strap were also found.

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.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.