Breaking – Hungarian woman found dead in the UK: 61-year-old man arrested for murder

A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Mariann, a missing Hungarian woman whose body was discovered in Greater Manchester, UK.

Mariann, approximately 55 years old, was last seen on 14 December in Bolton, The Guardian reports. After being reported missing, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) conducted extensive searches for nine days, including issuing public appeals in both English and Hungarian. Despite their efforts, the search ended tragically when her body was found.

Hungarian woman murdered in the UK

Specialist teams were involved in the search due to Mariann being categorised as “high-risk.” She reportedly spoke little English, which may have heightened concerns for her safety. As the GMP reported on 25 December, formal identification took place, and it was confirmed that the woman found was Mariann Borocz. Her family has been informed and is receiving support from family liaison officers.

Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley of GMP’s Bolton district expressed her condolences: “This is a tragic development to our extensive search for Mariann, which we desperately hoped would not be the case so close to Christmas. Our thoughts are with her family at this distressing time.”