A 51 year old man is in custody on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a flat in n the Ashton-under-Lyne this morning
He remains in custody and is being questioned by detectives from our Major Incident Team.
The victim’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
We are keeping an open mind as enquiries continue at the scene, but investigators are confident we are not looking for any other suspects at this time.
Anyone who may have information is encouraged to contact us to aid our investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Liam Boden, of our Major Incident Team, said: “This is truly shocking news for this young woman’s loved ones to receive today, and we are committed to doing all we can to support her family and to get them the answers they deserve.
“We have one man in custody after he came in to Ashton police station very shortly after the incident was reported to us; he is now being questioned on suspicion of her murder.
“While this appears to have been a contained incident where the suspect was known to the victim, we want to ensure all possible lines of enquiry are explored and therefore anyone with information should get in touch.”
