Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Oldham
A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Oldham.
At around 8.50pm on Tuesday 4 May, police were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a woman on Hillside Avenue in Shaw.
A woman outside a property with serious injuries. She died in hospital a short time later.
A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Wilkinson, of GMP's Major Investigation Team, said: "A woman has sadly lost her life tonight and our thoughts remains with her family at this incredibly difficult time.
"This is understandably a distressing incident for local residents, and I would like to reassure the community that although we currently have a man in custody, our investigation is very much still on going and officers at the scene are following all available lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances surrounding this woman's tragic death.
"If anyone has any information at all that can help us with our investigation, please get in touch as soon as possible. Even the smallest piece of information could be vital in helping us to complete our enquiries."