A man has been charged with murder and rape after a 26-year-old woman was found dead at a house in Ashton-under-Lyne. Elizabeth McCann died in a property on Manchester Road on Thursday.
Now police have charged 51-year-old Simon Goold with murder, rape and assault by penetration. Mr Goold, of Manchester Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before magistrates today.
Detective Chief Inspector Liam Boden, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "On behalf of all involved in this investigation, I send condolences to Lizzy’s family.
Specially trained officers have been deployed to liaise with them. READ MORE: Man knocked unconscious by 'vicious' gang in brutal attack outside Printworks "We are aware of the impact the news of Lizzy’s death has had on the community in the last 24 hours so extra officers remain in the area for reassurance.