Police charge man, 51, with rape and murder after 26-year-old woman is found dead
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Police charge man, 51, with rape and murder after 26-year-old woman is found dead
- Lizzy McCann sadly died on Thursday at an address in Ashton Under Lyne
- Police have today charged Simon Goold, 51, man with rape, murder and assault
- Police are appealing for anyone with information to get in contact with them
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A 51-year-old man has been charged with the rape and murder of a 26-year-old charity worker who was found dead in the Manchester area on Thursday.
Lizzy McCann from Dukinfield, Greater Mancheter, died at a property on Manchester Road, Ashton Under Lyne.
Simon Goold, 51, of Manchester Road, has been charged with murder, rape and assault by penetration by Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates today.
According to Lizzy’s social media, she previously worked at charity Barnardo’s and studied Health and Social Care at Tameside College.
Lizzy McCann, 26, died at a property in the Manchester area on Thursday
She has previously spoken out in support of mental health issues and autism awareness week.
She appears to have been a Manchester City fan whose hobbies included seeing friends and Star Trek.
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 should contact police via 0161 856 6777 quoting 763 25/08/22. Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.