Police launch murder investigation following Wigan woman's death.
Man arrested following death.
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman died in Wigan. Shortly after 3.45pm on Thursday 6th October, police were called to Makinson Avenue, Wigan, to reports that a woman had been stabbed. Officers attended and discovered a 42-year-old woman with stab wounds to the chest. The woman was taken to hospital where she sadly died. An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing. A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning. Police are not currently looking for anyone else in respect of this matter. Detective Sergeant Nigel Rigby, of GMP’s Wigan borough, said: “This is a tragic incident where a woman has lost her life. “My thoughts and condolences are with her family and specialist officer are providing support to them at this traumatic time. “We have one man in custody but our investigation continues and I would urge anybody with information to contact the police.” Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 1411 of 06/10/16, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.