Macclesfield detectives investigating the death of an elderly lady have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Police were called to at an address in Pearson Street, Macclesfield following concerns for the welfare of the lady.
The officers and paramedics, who attended, found a 72-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Home Office Post Mortem concluded cause of death was from multiple injuries to the head and neck.
A 49-year-old man has since been arrested and remains in custody at this time.
DI Eli Atkinson said: “I’d like to reassure residents that this is an isolated incident, and we have made an arrest.
“Enquiries are continuing with searches likely to be taking place in the area, so there will be an increased police presence.”
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.
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