Police Release Facial Reconstruction of Woman Found in River Mersey Eight Months Ago

A facial reconstruction has been released of a woman whose body was discovered in the River Mersey near Chorlton Water Park on Thursday, 21 March, as police continue their efforts to identify her after eight months of investigation.

The unidentified woman, believed to be of European background and aged between 26 and 40, was found wearing a Primark neon green strapless corset-style top, New Look Jenna black jeans in size 8, and dark green anti-slip socks typically used in hospitals and care facilities. She stood approximately five feet one inch tall with a slim build and dark brown hair, and had an elastic band and hair bobble on her wrist.

Despite extensive forensic and DNA analysis conducted over the past eight months, the woman remains unidentified. Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University created the facial reconstruction in hopes that someone will recognize her. The woman had been in the water for an estimated one to two months before being discovered, though the exact duration cannot be confirmed.

Detective Inspector Louise Edwards from GMP’s Major Incident Team stated: “We have worked with numerous experts covering a wide range of forensic examinations and tests available to us, but we have sadly been unable to uncover the woman’s identity. We want nothing more than to reunite her with her family and friends. She could be someone’s mother, auntie, sister, or cousin - somebody out there will know who she is and we want to ensure she gets back to her loved ones.”

The cause of death remains unexplained, and investigators believe she may have entered the water in a surrounding area, as both the River Tame and River Goyt merge into the River Mersey. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting log number 1191 of 21 March 2024, use the Live Chat Service at gmp.police.uk, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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