A MAN who was arrested in connection with the "unexplained death" of a woman in her 50s has been released on bail.
Emergency services were called to an address on Liverpool Row in Newton-le-Willows at around 5am on Sunday.
A woman was found dead at the property.
Police launched an investigation into the death, which they are treating as "unexplained".
Police at the scene on Sunday
Officers arrested a 49-year-old man from Newton-le-Willows on suspicion of murder.
A police spokeswoman said the man has been released on bail.
A post-mortem has been conducted but the cause of death has been withheld pending toxicology tests.
A police cordon in place
On Sunday, a police spokesman said: “We can confirm an investigation is under way following the unexplained death of a woman in Newton-le-Willows.
“Emergency services were called to the house on Liverpool Row at 5.05am this morning where a woman in her 50s was sadly pronounced dead.
“Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers at this time.
“A 49-year-old man from Newton-le-Willows has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to custody for questioning."
- Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC or 101 quoting reference 20000188252 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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