A PRIMARK store was closed by police after an elderly woman died.

Cops and emergency services rushed to the scene on Market Place, in Oldham, Manchester, after concern for a welfare of an elderly woman.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed an elderly woman, whose age was not confirmed, suffered a medical episode.

She was later tragically pronounced dead.

A cordon remained in place while emergency crews responded to the incident.

There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.