A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Gatley this morning in which a 93-year-old woman was found deceased in a property in Altrincham Road
39-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder. She remains in police custody.
A scene is in place whilst investigators conduct their enquiries.
GMP have made a mandatory referral of this incident to the Independent Office of Police Conduct due to previous contact with the deceased but following an initial assessment by GMP’s Professional Standards Directorate, all officers remain fully operational.
Detective Inspector Adam Hitchen, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “The priority for our investigation is understanding the full circumstances which led to this tragic incident and getting justice for the victim. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, who are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
“We recognise that this investigation may cause concern within the local community, but I want to assure the public that this is an isolated incident, with a swift arrest made, and no wider threat.
“You will notice an increased presence in the area today whilst we conduct enquiries, but also across the coming days as the local neighbourhood team look to provide reassurance to those living close by.
