POLICE believe a man suspected of murder was last seen in Boothstown.

Michael Cope, aged 28, is wanted in connection with the murder of mother-of-two Linzi Ashton, who was found dead at her home in Winton.

Police say Mr Cope, from Salford, was spotted on the morning of June 29 at the Moorings Pub near the Bridgewater Canal, Boothstown. Ms Ashton was found dead later on the same day.

Crimestoppers had offered a £5,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of Michael Cope and the Police have now added £20,000 to this total.

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5092 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.