A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 49-year-old woman in Burtonwood.
Police were called to stables at Old Alder Lane at 10pm yesterday, Friday, after concerns were raised for the welfare of a 49-year-old woman
But police have confirmed the woman died at the scene.
The death is being treated as suspicious and a 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
DI Adam Waller said: “As part of our enquiries we are keen to speak to any potential witnesses or view any dashcam footage from anyone who had travelled along Alder Lane near to the Fiddle I’th Bag public house or Old Alder Lane in Burtonwood between the hours of 7pm and 10pm.
PICTURED: Police remain at the scene
"If you were in the area around this time and have any information or have dashcam footage please submit it using our dashcam submission form.
“The area is quite rural but there is a pub nearby so there is likely to have been some traffic around this time.
“I’d like to reassure residents that we are working tirelessly to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and are providing an increased presence in the area.”
PICTURED: Road closures remain in place
Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML230241.
Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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