Detectives investigating the disappearance of a woman from Breightmet have arrested two men.

Today, officers investigating the disappearance of Margaret Jean Smythe from Breightmet executed warrants at two addresses on Greenroyd Avenue and New Lane.

Two men aged 35 and 39 were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody for questioning.

Margaret, known as ‘Maggie’, 29, was last seen between 3.30am and 4am on Saturday January 26 at her home address on Swinside Road, in Breightmet.

While two people are in custody, officers are still appealing for information relating to the last time Maggie was seen.

She is described as a white female, of slim build, with shoulder length black hair and around 5ft 4inches tall.

She was last seen wearing black jeans, a black vest top, grey Nike trainers and a green waist length coat with a fur lined hood.

Detective Inspector David Meeney of GMP’s Major Incidents Team said: “Our investigation into Maggie’s whereabouts has sadly led us to believe she may not be alive.

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“Officers are supporting Maggie’s family as we continue with our investigation and there will be a noticeably increased police presence in the Breightmet area over the coming days.

“This is as part of the search for Maggie, but if you have any information to pass on to us, please feel free to approach officers.

“We also have a dedicated line set up for information relating to this investigation, so please speak to detectives without delay.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9908, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.