Arrest over death

A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering 18year-old Ellen Higginbottom who was found dead in Orrell Water Park.

Miss Higginbottom was reported missing by her family at 7.20pm on Friday, when she failed to return from college.

Her friends said she had last been near the reservoirs in Wigan.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) searched the area and discovered a body at around 2.30am on Saturday.

Yesterday, police arrested a man from the Billinge area of Wigan on suspicion of murder. He is currently in custody for questioning.

Detective Superintendent Howard Millington said: “My thoughts are with Ellen’s family and friends.”