The clothes and jewellery a woman who died near M56 was wearing as police issue desperate appeal for help

Images of the clothing and jewellery of a woman who died near the M56 motorway have been released by officers desperately trying to establish her identity.

Police were called to the Thorley Lane bridge in south Manchester, which leads to junction 5, to reports of a 'concern for welfare' of a woman at around 2:40am in the early hours of Monday, July 31.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she sadly died. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say her death is not being treated as suspicious. However, they have so far been unable to confirm her identity.

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The force has named the bridge where the incident happened as part of an appeal, in which they are asking anyone who may know who she is, to come forward.

Pictures of clothing and belongings that were found with her have also been issued, in the hope it may jog people's memories.

They include rings, earrings, a bracelet, a watch, a headband and Peacock's coat. The woman is described as being white, 5’3” tall, with shoulder length, mousey brown hair, which was straight and greying in places. She said to be believed to be in her 40s, 50s or 60s. She was wearing pink nail varnish.

She was also wearing pink and brown tortoiseshell glasses, whilst a patterned, brown-coloured headband and a wristwatch with a black leather strap were also located.

Detective Sergeant Steven Rogers, of GMP’s Trafford division said: “We are continuing our work to identify the woman and we hope that these new photos may help jog people’s memories and assist with our work.

“We will use everything available to us as we carry on with our enquiries to unite this woman with her next of kin. We are still appealing for