Woman raped by three men dies in hospital as police detain suspects

A police scene remains in place

A woman who was raped by three men in Bury has died in hospital, with three suspects arrested by police on suspicion of rape and murder. Police say they were called to a hospital at 6.15pm on February 2 after Charrissa Brown, 36, was taken in by paramedics. Three men, aged 32, 52 and 61, were later arrest at addresses on Gorse Bank and Rutland Drive in Bury on suspicion of murder and rape, the Manchester Evening News reports. Detective Superintendent Kate Atton, from GMP's Bury CID, said: "I have no doubt that the community are shocked and are worried to hear the news about this incident but I would like to reassure them that we have a dedicated team of detectives investigating and following up various lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances around this lady's death. "High visibility patrols and local officers will be in the area and available to speak to anyone concerned and we will release more information as soon as we are able to. "We want to give the lady's family the answers they deserve as they are understandably devastated at the loss and our thoughts remain with them. We'd ask anyone with information to come forward. "The team are following up enquiries and have been overnight since the report came into us but anyone who may have any information should contact us - even the smallest bit of information could prove vital." A police scene remains in place at Gorse Bank. Detectives and officers are following up several lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances around the woman's death and how she came to lose her life. A post mortem is due to take place today (February 4). Tributes have now been paid to Charrissa as the investigation continues. Charrissa's mum Sue Brown said: 'RIP my beautiful daughter'. She is asking Charrissa's loved ones to leave flowers and tributes on Gorse Bank. The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with normal procedure due to previous police contact. Anyone with information can report it online at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Related links:

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