A 31-YEAR-OLD man has been released without charge after the death of a woman at a house.

Emergency services were called to a house on Birch Grove, Garswood shortly before 2.15am on Tuesday (March 3) where a 33-year-old woman was confirmed dead.

The woman was formally identified and her next of kin informed.

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A 31-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to a police station and a large cordon was set up at the scene on Tuesday.

However, police have confirmed the man who was arrested following the death of a woman has been released without charge.

The woman's death, while treated as "unexplained" is not believed to be suspicious.

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A police statement said: "A 31-year-old man from Ashton-in-Makerfield arrested on Tuesday, March 3 following the death of a woman at a house on Birch Grove has been released without charge.

"An investigation remains ongoing and the death is currently being treated as unexplained, although it is not believed to be suspicious.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference 20000135642 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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