AN elderly woman died after getting stuck in a set of tram doors – as cops release CCTV and urge any witnesses to come forward.
The 88-year-old was found dead on February 22 – a week after the incident on February 14.
Police are now searching for a witness who is believed to have helped the woman after she became stuck at Oldham Central tram stop, Greater Manchester, at around 10am.
He is not a suspect but could have “key information” in relation to the investigation, said Greater Manchester Police.
In a statement the force said: “The initial incident happened at around 10am on Friday 14 February 2025 on Oldham Central Bee Network tram stop, our officers would now like to identify and speak to a key witness they have identified.
“The man pictured is not a suspect in this investigation and at the time enquiries have uncovered he helped the 88-year-old woman after she got stuck in the tram doors when it was stationary.
“She was sadly found deceased a week later on Saturday 22 February 2025.”
Investigative Support Officer Aislinn Sweeney from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) added: “As our investigation continues, we are keeping an open mind into how this woman tragically passed away.
“It is unclear whether it will be connected to this incident, but following proactive patrols, CCTV trawls and active enquiries we have be unable to identify this man we believe has key information that could help us.
“I would like to make it clear he is not a suspect in this investigation and is not connected in any way to our investigation. We simply want to identify him as a witness to the initial incident to understand more.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the call 0161 856 4741 direct or 101 quoting incident 461 of 22/02/2025.
Alternatively, details can passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
