Police release crucial details and photos after woman's body found near Manchester beauty spot

Police are appealing for help identifying a woman whose body was recovered near Chorlton Water Park. Officers were called at 11:10am on Thursday (March 21) to a stretch of the River Mersey near the south Manchester beauty spot after the discovery was made.

A woman's body was then pulled from the water. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) today issued an update regarding the tragedy.

They say they have still not been able to identify the woman or determine her cause of death. As an investigation continues, detectives are now asking the public to come forward and help them identify her.

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In a statement released this evening, GMP said the woman's approximate age and definitive ethnicity are now known. She 'did not have any identifiable items in her pockets, or visible jewellery' they said.

She is described as being around 5ft 1in tall, with medium dark hair. The force has also released pictures of a lime green Primark-branded crop-top, which is believed to be the same as the one she was wearing. She is also said to have been wearing New Look - Jenna branded size 8 jeans and non-slip style socks.

Emergency services descended on the beauty spot on Thursday morning. A forensic tent was erected at the side of the Mersey.

Fire engines and police vehicles lined the water park’s central lake adjacent to the river as TAU, CSI and water unit officers worked alongside one another at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Kulbir Kaur said: “Our work is ongoing to identify the woman and we hope that the description of her – and the