Police investigating a murder in Macclesfield have released images of clothing they are looking for.

Officers were called to the home of Gwyneth Carter on Pearson Street on July 18 following concerns for her welfare.

Sadly, the 72-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, with a 49-year-old man who was known to the victim arrested on suspicion of murder.

The suspect, who has since been detained under the Mental Health Act, is believed to have arrived in the Macclesfield area on or around July 12 and remained in the area until his arrest on July 20.

He may have been sleeping rough somewhere in the Macclesfield area during this time.

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Police at the scene on Pearson Street on Monday, July 21 (Credit: Nub News)

DI Eli Atkinson said: "We know from our CCTV enquiries that he wore different items of clothing, including a Camouflaged 'Saltrock' dry robe, which he had acquired during his stay in Macclesfield.

"We are releasing images of the clothing in question to help our investigation.

"I'd urge anyone who thinks they may have seen a man in Macclesfield between July 12 and 20 wearing the pictured clothing, or anyone who has seen any of the clothing discarded in the area to contact police.

"The same goes anyone who has any information on how the suspect may have obtained the clothing.

"We are also appealing to anyone who may be aware of an area being used for rough sleeping during these time frames to get in touch."

A collage of clothing released by police as part of their investigation (Credit: Cheshire Police)

Anyone with information including video doorbell, CCTV, or dashcam footage can submit them via the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/07CH25D70-PO1

Alternatively, contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number IML-2136075.

You can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 55511.