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Inquest due to conclude on woman who fell from car park roof

The inquest into the death of a woman who fell from a car park roof in Rochdale is expected to conclude today.

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Accidental death verdict on woman who fell from car park roof

A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death on a woman who fell from a car park roof in Rochdale.

Tracy Shelvey died after falling from the Wheatsheaf Centre car park.

Just days earlier, a jury had cleared a man she'd accused of rape.

Tracy Shelvey

The Coroner, Simon Nelson, criticised police for failing to have a bespoke support plan for Tracy in place.

He also criticised Rochdale Council and Pennine Care Trust for failing to properly support her.

But he said that failings of agencies did not contribute significantly to the death.

Solicitor Harriet Wistrich read a statement on behalf of Tracy's family:

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