A fresh police appeal has been launched after a "horrific" attack resulted in the death of a "vulnerable" woman.
Emergency services were sent to Pear Avenue on Bury at around 9.30pm on Saturday where a 55-year-old woman was found unconscious and was taken to hospital.
She died in hospital on Monday as a result of her injuries.
Two people were initially arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, a 31-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman, but have since been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
They remain in custody for questioning.
Officers are appealing to anyone who may have been around Pear Avenue on Saturday night, between 7pm and 9.30pm, or who may have dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Davis said: "This was a horrific, isolated attack that was carried out on a vulnerable 55-year-old and we have a number of lines of enquiry that we are currently following.
"We have two in custody but our investigation is still very much ongoing.
“We have increased, high visibility patrols in the community and they are there to speak to members of the community and answer questions they may have.
"We are now in a position to appeal for anyone who was in the area of Pear Avenue in Bury on Saturday night, between 7pm and 9.30pm, who may have any dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage to come forward.”
Following the attack, a resident said: “We didn’t hear anything, we just noticed an ambulance and police car on Saturday.
“It’s so scary for something like this to happen down here.”
Another resident added: “We just knew her to see, we’d see her walk down the street that’s all, she didn’t really go round to anyone’s house.
“She kept herself to herself more often or not.”
If you can help, you can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log number 3625 of 16/09/2023 or via the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111.
The Major Incident Team can be contacted on 0161 856 6777 or information can be submitted at our dedicated portal, https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP23N13-PO1.
If you or anyone you know has been affected by this incident, Samaritans can be contacted free from any phone, on 116 123. The NHS mental health helpline is 08000 149995.
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