POLICE ARREST WOMAN ON MURDER SUSPICION IN MOSS SIDE

Greater Manchester Police arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after officers found another woman dead at an address on Crondall Street in Moss Side, Manchester. Officers went to the property shortly before 1.30pm on Monday, 19 October, after a call about a disturbance. Emergency services attended, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Greater Manchester Police launched a murder investigation. The arrested woman remained in custody for questioning on Monday evening.

A police cordon remained in place on Crondall Street while officers worked at the address. Detective Chief Inspector Louise Edwards of Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team said: “We understand an incident of this nature will cause concern however we would like to reassure the public that we believe this is an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the community.” Edwards asked people to stay away from the scene while officers carried out their work. She thanked the local community for its patience.

Greater Manchester Police asked anyone with information about the death to use the reporting function on its website. People can also contact the force through Live Chat. Those calling 101 should quote log 1631 of 19.10.26, police said. Edwards said people could instead contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.