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Damon Wilkinson

Young woman, 19, dies suddenly in 'unexplained' Manchester city centre tragedy

A 19-year-old woman has died in 'unexplained' circumstances at a block of student flats.

Police and paramedics were called to New Wakefield Street in Manchester city centre at about 9.30pm on Thursday.

The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.

A witness said emergency services were seen going into the Unite student flats.

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Pictures from the scene show three police cars and three ambulances in attendance.

Police say the death is currently being treated as 'unexplained' and enquiries are ongoing.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called just before 9.30pm last night to a report of a sudden death on New Wakefield Street in Manchester.

Police and paramedics were seen entering the Unite student flats (Mike Halley)

"Emergency services attended and a 19-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained whilst officers carry out enquiries.

"A report is being prepared for HM Coroner."

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