AN 81-year-old woman has been found dead at her home in Farnworth.

Police were called to a house in Plodder Lane at 7am on Tuesday morning.

It is believed the pensioner had been suffering from a medical condition.

She was found be a member of her family who contacted the police.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. The case has been referred to the coroner.