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Thomas George

Man arrested in murder probe after woman found dead at house released under investigation

A man arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at her home has been released under investigation.

Eileen Brabbin, 64, was found dead at her home in Glemsford Close, Wigan, in the early hours of August 2.

Following her death, a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of murder.

He has since been released under investigation, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.

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Mrs Brabbin's body was discovered after officers were called to her home in the Hawkley Hall area of Wigan at 4.10am.

Witnesses reported seeing a large police presence on the street, including forensic investigators.

Neighbours spoke of their shock in the wake of her death.

Paying tribute, one local resident said: "We were really shocked to see police here, it was very unexpected, it's such a quiet street.

"The officers have been around for a couple of days speaking to people.

"She was always quiet but seemed really nice. We send our wishes and condolences to the family. It's just so sad."

Floral tributes were left outside the home marking Mrs Brabbin's loss.

An inquest into her death opened at Bolton Coroner's Court last month.

A post-mortem examination gave Mrs Brabbin's cause of death as 'hanging'.

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