A journalist was the target of abuse in the days before her death, an inquest hearing has been told.
ITV news editor Teresa McMahon was found dead in her flat in Salford in August last year by her father Bernard and another man, senior coroner for Manchester West Timothy Brennand was told.
Sister Naomi McMahon told a hearing that Teresa had never shown any expression of 'self-harm or suicidal intent' and was not under the treatment of mental health services.
However, she raised 'safeguarding concerns' around her sister, reports MEN.
Concerns over abuse had been reported to police before her death - by friends, colleagues and family members.
Naomi said: "Teresa said she was going to work in London with ITV for three months to get away from this [abuse]."
Naomi said police were yet to interview those concerned, even though 'there was evidence she was assaulted on a number of occasions'.
She added: "I am hoping the police will look into this further. Friends, colleagues and neighbours had all reported that Teresa was attacked.
"Just because Teresa isn't here today, it doesn't mean it shouldn't be looked into."
Granada Reports presenter Lucy Meacock, who she said was 'fully aware of Teresa's problems', will be called as a witness at a full inquest later this year.
The coroner told Naomi: "If there are criminal proceedings, the coronial investigation will be suspended."
He added: "I also have to look into if the death was preventable."
