Woman found dead near former cricket club
Police say a post mortem examination is due to take place later
- Published
A woman's body has been found on land near a former cricket ground.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the body was found near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at about 15:00 BST on Monday.
Officers are working to identify her and a Home Office post-mortem examination has been authorised.
A GMP spokesman said it was too early to say whether the death was suspicious.
Several officers could be seen doing a sweep search of the field.
The woman's body was found on a former cricket field
Get in touch
Tell us which stories we should cover in Greater Manchester
Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, external, X, external, and Instagram, external. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.