Police release pictures of jewellery to identify woman who died on M56

Officers have released photos of her clothing and jewellery in a bid to find her loved ones.

At around 2.40am on Monday, July 31, officers were called to reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman at the Thorley Lane over bridge, leading to junction 5, near Manchester Airport.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the woman sadly died.

Her death is not currently being treated as suspicious but her identity remains unknown.

The woman was wearing this engagement ring (Image: GMP)

Pictures of clothing and possessions which were found with her have now been released, with officers hoping that the woman’s next of kin may recognise what she was wearing.

The woman is described as white, 5ft 3ins tall, with shoulder length, mousey brown hair, which is straight and greying in places.

Do you recognise this distinctive necklace? (Image: GMP)

Her age was in the region of 40s to 60s. She was wearing pink nail varnish.

Do you recognise these earrings? (Image: GMP)

The woman was wearing pink and brown tortoiseshell spectacles, while a patterned, brown coloured headband and a wristwatch with a black leather strap were also found.

This watch with a black leather strap was among her belongings (Image: GMP)

Detective Sergeant Steven Rogers, of GMP’s Trafford district, said: “We are continuing our work to identify the woman and we hope that these new photos may help jog people’s memories and assist with our work.

The woman was wearing this bracelet (Image: GMP)

“We will use everything available to us as we carry on with our enquiries to unite this woman with her next-of-kin.

The woman was wearing this Peacocks coat (Image: GMP)

“We are still appealing for information and ask anyone who may know something to please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 or 0161 856 7527, quoting log number 280 of 31/7/23.

Information can also be reported at gmp.police.uk