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A MAN has been charged with rape and murder after a young woman was found dead.
Police on Thursday discovered the body of 26-year-old Lizzy McCann at a house in Ashton Under Lyne, Gtr Manchester.
Now Simon Goold, 51, has been charged with murder, rape and assault by penetration.
Detective Chief Inspector Liam Boden, from GMP’s Major Incidents team, said: “On behalf of everyone involved in this investigation, I send my condolences to Lizzy’s family. Specially trained officers have been deployed to liaise with them.
“We are aware of the impact news of Lizzy’s death has had on the community over the last 24 hours, so additional officers are in the area for reassurance.
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Although a suspect has been charged, our investigations continue, so we continue to appeal to anyone with information that could help us contact ourselves or Crimestoppers, anonymously, as soon as possible.”
Goold has been taken into custody and is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates’ Court today.
Police say they were called shortly before 9:15am on August 25 to report the death of a woman in a flat on Manchester Road.
A short time later, a 51-year-old man arrived at a local police station and was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police confirmed that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with Lizzy’s death at this time.
Anyone with information should contact the police on 0161 856 6777 citing 763 08/25/22.
Information can also be shared anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
