Woman dies after medical episode in Primark

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A cordon was put in place while emergency services responded to the incident in Oldham on Monday night

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A woman has died after suffering a medical episode in a Primark store, police have said.

Emergency services were called to the clothes outlet in Market Place, Oldham, on Monday evening following concerns for the woman's welfare.

Greater Manchester Police said the woman, aged 60, had later been pronounced dead.

A cordon was put in place while emergency crews responded. There were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances, the force added.

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