Ashton-under-Lyne death: Man charged with murder and rape

A man has been charged with murder and rape after a woman was found dead in a flat.

Lizzy McCann, aged 26, was discovered in Manchester Road, Ashton-under-Lyne on Thursday, Greater Manchester Police said.

Simon Goold, 51, of Manchester Road, Ashton has been charged with murder, rape and another sexual assault.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Manchester magistrates later.

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