A woman working at the stables owned by ex-footballer Michael Owen has collapsed and died, police say.
The 25-year-old, who has not yet been named, reportedly fell ill at around 8.50am on Tuesday (March 28) at the Manor House Stables, owned by Owen, in Malpas, Cheshire.
Emergency services were scrambled to the stables, but the woman sadly was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cheshire Police. Her next of kin have been informed, and her death is not being treated as suspicious.
READ MORE: Police issue new update into 'horrific' dog attack on six-year-old girl
Manor House Stables Twitter feed has posted a message, reading: “It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that a much-valued member of our team died at work this morning.
“The family have been informed and both the family and the team at Manor House request privacy at this time.”
The stables is a purpose-built training facility created by Owen and his family in 2006. It has been the base for trainer Hugo Palmer since last spring.
READ NEXT:
- 'Party-loving' hair stylist threw shoes at hospital staff and kicked security guard in the head during drunken A&E rampage
- Manchester to host group stage finals of 2023 Davis Cup in 'major coup' for tennis fans
- Enjoy a stroll and some window shopping on Manchester's King Street in the 1980s
- The most beautiful places you can see blossom in Manchester this spring
- Shock footage shows road block planters in Rochdale streets set on fire hours after installation
