Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
World
Sarah Vesty & Andrew Bardsley

Man charged with rape and murder after young woman’s body found at house

A man is due to appear in court charged with rape and murder after the body of a young woman was found at a house near Manchester. Emergency services were called to the property in Ashton-under-Lyne on Thursday where they found 26-year-old Elizabeth McCann dead.

Investigators have now arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the incident. Simon Goold is expected to appear before magistrates today. He has been charged with murder, rape and assault by penetration, the Manchester Evening News reports.

Detective Chief Inspector Liam Boden, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "On behalf of all involved in this investigation, I send condolences to Lizzy’s family. Specially trained officers have been deployed to liaise with them.

"We are aware of the impact the news of Lizzy’s death has had on the community in the last 24 hours so extra officers remain in the area for reassurance.

"Though a suspect has been charged, our enquiries are ongoing so we continue to appeal for anyone with information which may assist us to contact ourselves or Crimestoppers, anonymously, as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 0161 856 6777 quoting 763 25/08/22. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.