Murder investigation launched after body found in search for missing woman

Officers say a 61-year-old man has been arrested by police as part of the investigation.

Mariann was last seen on the morning of December 14 on Chorley Old Road.

A body of a woman matching Mariann’s description was found earlier today.

Officers say that no formal identification has taken place, although her family have been informed and are being supported at this time.

Police made extensive searches for Mariann, with officers putting out a number of appeals to trace her.

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Initial enquiries suggest there are suspicious circumstances around the death.

A 61-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time for questioning.

Mariann’s family have been informed of the development and are now being supported by family liaison officers.

Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, from our Bolton district, said: “This is a tragic development to our extensive search for Mariann, which we desperately hoped would not be the case so close to Christmas. Our thoughts are with her family at this distressing time.

“We are now continuing to work hard to establish the full circumstances in order to bring answers and seek justice for this woman as our enquiries develop.

“We would like to thank members of the local Bolton community who have spoken to our officers and tried to help us with our search since last week, which included sharing our appeals.”

Police last renewed their appeal to trace Mariann, 55, from Hungary, over the weekend.

Source – INDIA TV