Body found in search for woman who went missing 10 days ago

Remains have been discovered in the in the search for a missing woman who vanished in Bolton in a ‘tragic’ development.

Mariann, whose surname has not been disclosed, was last seen on Chorley Old Road in the outskirts of the town on December 14 at around 9.30am.

For more than a week, police carried out extensive searches and appealed to the public, but there was no trace of the Hungarian national, who spoke little English.

Greater Manchester Police revealed they tragically found a body during the search earlier today.

A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

The force confirmed that initial investigations suggest there are suspicious circumstances surrounding Mariann’s death. 

Formal identification has not yet taken place, however her family have been informed of the latest development and are being supported.

On the day she vanished, Mariann was spotted wearing a mid-length cream coat with a furry hood.

Chief superintendent Helen Critchley said: ‘This is a tragic development to our extensive search for Mariann, which we desperately hoped would not be the case so close to Christmas. Our thoughts are with her family at this distressing time.

‘We are now continuing to work hard to establish the full circumstances in order to bring answers and seek justice for this woman as our enquiries develop.

‘We would like to thank members of the local Bolton community who have spoken to our officers and tried to help us with our search since last week, which included sharing our appeals.’

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