Missing Didsbury woman Fizza Ahmed found dead

Fizza Ahmed Credit: Family handout

A missing woman from south Manchester been found dead, police have confirmed.

Fizza Ahmed was last seen on Davenfield Grove, Didsbury, at around 6pm on Thursday 31 March.

Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed that her body was found yesterday, 3 April.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death and her next of kin have been informed.

Fizza's family have been informed.

A GMP spokesperson said: "Earlier today, a member of the public sadly found a body which is believed to be that of missing Fizza Ahmed from Didsbury."There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file has been submitted to the coroner. We send our condolences to her family."

A statement from Didsbury Mosque asked members of the Muslim community to keep the Ms Ahmed's family in their prayers.

It said: "Thank you to everyone for their support. A body has been found and is most likely Fizza’s."Please keep the family in your prayers during this very difficult and sad time."