A talented journalist who was found dead at a flat was described as 'gifted' by her devastated colleagues.
Teresa McMahon, who worked as a producer and news editor for ITV, was found dead on August 3, 2021, a pre-inquest review hearing was told.
She was previously described as 'one of the most naturally gifted journalists of her generation' by co-worker and presenter Lucy Meacock.
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Senior coroner for Manchester West, Timothy Brennan, was told the 43-year-old, from who lived in Salford, had never shown any expression of 'self-harm or suicidal intent' and was not under the treatment of mental health services.
Her sister Naomi McMahon attended the Bolton hearing on Friday, February 4, and said that she had raised 'safeguarding concerns' around her sister, the MEN reports.
Teresa McMahon's aunt Lorna and uncle Steven McMahon also attended the inquest.
During the hearing, it was established that concerns over abuse had been reported to police before her death - by friends, colleagues and family members.
Lorna said: "Teresa said she was going to work in London with ITV for three months to get away from this [abuse]."
And she complained that the police were yet to interview those concerned, even though 'there was evidence she was assaulted on a number of occasions'.
She added: "I am hoping the police will look into this further. Friends, colleagues and neighbours had all reported that Teresa was attacked.
"Just because Teresa isn't here today, it doesn't mean it shouldn't be looked into."
As a result of Lorna's appeals, Granada Reports presenter Lucy Meacock, who she said was 'fully aware of Teresa's problems', will be called as a witness at a full inquest later this year.
Mr Brennand told Lorna: "If there are criminal proceedings, the coronial investigation will be suspended."
He said that his jurisdiction extended only to how Teresa died, but added: "I also have to look into if the death was preventable."
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