Lizzy McCann: 51-year-old charged with murder and rape after woman’s death in Ashton-under-Lyne

A 51-year-old man has been charged with murder, rape and assault by penetration following a woman’s death in Ashton Under Lyne.

Twenty-six year old Elizabeth McCann, known as Lizzy, died at a property on Manchester Road on 25 August.

Simon Goold, 51, of Manchester Road, Ashton, has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (27 August).

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.