LIVE: Police and forensics on scene as murder probe launched after death of woman - latest updates

A murder investigation is underway following the death of a woman after a 'serious assault' in Bury.

The 55-year-old woman died in hospital yesterday (Monday) after being attacked at a property on Pear Avenue two days earlier. Police were called to the scene at around 9.35pm on Saturday to reports of a 'disturbance'.

A murder probe was launched by Greater Manchester Police. A 31-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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They both remain in custody. The attack was believed to have been 'targeted'.

This morning (Tuesday), police officers and forensic investigations remain on the scene on Pear Avenue. A cordon is in place around the front of a property.

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Detective Chief Inspector Mark Davis said:

“A murder investigation is now underway of the sad death of a lady in her home. We have arrested two people but I would like to appeal to anyone who has any information that may assist with our enquiries.

“In particular, any local residents who may have seen anything suspicious at this time or who may have any dash cam / CCTV or door bell footage from the time of the incident.

“There are no wider concerns to the public and believe this was a targeted attack.”

"If anyone has any information regarding the incident, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log number 3625 of 16/09/2023 or via the