Murder investigation underway into death of 43 year old woman in Manchester

Emergency services were called to Hyde Road yesterday morning

Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 1st Oct 2023

Detectives have launched a murder investigation in Manchester following the death of a woman.

Officers were called out to an address on Hyde Road yesterday where they found the 43 year old victim.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody for questioning.

The incident has been also referred to the Professional Standards Branch.

Detective Superintendent Helen Critchley, from Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team, said:

“Firstly, I want to send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the woman who sadly died today. We have specialist officers in place to ensure they are being updated and supported as we enter the early stages of the investigation.

“We are currently piecing together the exact details of the incident and a scene remains in place as officers carry out their work.

“I understand that incidents of this nature can cause distress in the community, but I want to reassure local residents that we believe that this was an isolated incident.

“We are asking anyone who may have heard or seen anything from around the time of the incident to please get in touch. No matter how small or insignificant you may think it is, any information could be of great benefit to the investigation.”

You can share information with officers by calling 101 or 0161 856 0110, quoting log number 1421 of 30/09/23.

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