M56: Police launch fresh appeal to identify woman, M56

Officers were called to reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman at the Thorley Lane over bridge, leading to junction 5, at around 2.40am on Monday July 31.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the woman sadly died.

Her death is not currently being treated as suspicious, but her identity remains unknown.

Photos of clothing and possessions which were found with her have now been released, with officers hoping that the woman’s next-of-kin may recognise what she was wearing.

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As detailed in an earlier appeal, the woman is described as white, 5’3” tall, with shoulder length, mousey brown hair, which is straight and greying in places.

Her age was in the region of 40s – 60s, and she was wearing pink nail varnish.

In addition, she was wearing pink and brown tortoise shell spectacles, while a patterned, brown-coloured headband and a wristwatch with a black leather strap were also located.

The individual images of the items (pictured from different angles) can be found below.

Detective Sergeant Steven Rogers, of Greater Manchester Police’s Trafford district, 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 information and ask anyone who may know something to please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or 0161 856 7527, quoting log number 280 of 31/7/23, or at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.