A WOMAN has been found dead at a park in Northwich.

Police and paramedics attended after being called to Griffiths Park, Rudheath, at around 9am today (February 11) after concerns were raised about the welfare of a woman.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The identity of the woman is not yet known, but police are working to establish who she is, and to contact her next of kin.

A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police said: “At around 9am today, Saturday, February 11, police were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman in Griffiths Park, Northwich.

“Officers and paramedics attended and sadly the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are working to identify the woman and locate next of kin.”