Murder investigation launched as woman found dead in Rochdale farm fire

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed by police

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 1 min read
At around 12.30pm on Friday July 3, emergency services were called to reports of a fire at Higher Tunshill Farm, Milnrow
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At around 12.30pm on Friday July 3, emergency services were called to reports of a fire at Higher Tunshill Farm, Milnrow

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman on a farm in Rochdale. Firefighters were called to a blaze at Higher Tunshill Farm off Tunshill Lane at around 12.30pm on...

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