Murder investigation launched after woman stabbed in Manchester

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

A woman in her 20s was stabbed to death in Newton Heath, Manchester, in the early hours of 15 October.

A woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene after police responded to reports of a disturbance on Dorking Avenue in Newton Heath, Manchester, at about 2am on 15 October. Officers found her with serious injuries consistent with a stabbing. Forensics remained at the scene, with several streets including Briscoe Lane, Crayford Road and Edmonton Road closed off.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. A 61-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Detective Inspector Paul Costello said formal identification had not yet been conducted but the family had been made aware and were being supported.

Det Insp Costello described it as an 'awful and tragic attack' and said his team was 'working tirelessly' to identify those involved. Greater Manchester Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The force said there would be a 'significant' police presence in the area whilst investigations continued.

How it is being reported

• Murder arrest after woman found stabbed to deathA woman in her 20s was found stabbed in the Newton Heath area of Manchester in the early hours.BBC Manchester · 15 Oct, 13:40
• Newton Heath murder investigation launched after woman stabbed to deathForensics are working at the sceneManchester Evening News · 15 Oct, 12:16

In this story: Newton Heath · Manchester · Greater Manchester Police · Dorking Avenue

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