A woman with “serious injuries” was found dead in a park by police in Warrington this afternoon. Police were called to reports of a woman seriously injured in Culcheth Linear Park this afternoon. An investigation has been launched after she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “At 3.13pm today, Saturday 11 February, police were called to Culcheth Linear Park, Warrington, following reports of a female with serious injuries.
“Sadly, the female was pronounced dead at the scene.
“A scene is currently in place and enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.”
Local residents have seen a large number of emergency services working around the area, including a police helicopter and armed officers.
Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols urged anyone with information to come forward to help with the investigation.
She posted on Facebook: “I’ve spoken to the Warrington Police Borough Commander tonight regarding the tragic death. If you have any information, or were in the nearby area and have dashcam footage, please come forward even if you think it’s nothing- let the police make that decision.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, and I will continue to liaise with and support our local police in any way I can in ascertaining all of the facts of this case.”
Culcheth in Warrington is a large village, reported to have a population of around 11,000 people. In December 2022, there were only 34 crimes committed in the area, according to Cheshire Constabulary.
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