Murder investigation launched after woman, 59, found dead in Bolton

Detectives have launched a murder probe after a woman was found dead at a flat in Bolton.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remain in custody for questioning.

The investigation was launched after police were called to 'reports of a concern for welfare' at Furness Square, off Glaisdale Close, Tonge Moor, at around 10.15am on Tuesday. Inside the property, which appears to be part of a retirement complex, police found the body of a 59-year-old woman.

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Police described the death as an 'isolated incident with no threat to the wider community'.

Det Chief Insp Dave Turner said: "The thoughts of the entire investigation team remain with the victim's family at this time. We are committed to getting answers for them and establishing what occurred.

"I understand people will be concerned when they hear of news of what has happened, but I would like to reassure you that we have a number of additional resources dedicated to this investigation. We are treating this as a murder investigation and are carrying out multiple lines of enquiry."