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  • 28-year-old man arrested for Manchester woman’s fatal stabbing

    28-year-old man arrested for Manchester woman’s fatal stabbing

    After a 51-year-old woman was fatally stabbed, a 28-year-old male was detained on suspicion of murder.

    At before 12 p.m. on Friday, Greater Manchester Police received information that a woman had been stabbed on Edge Lane in Droylsden, Manchester.

    She passed away there and there.

    According to the police, the individual was detained on suspicion of murder and is still being questioned.

    Tameside’s district commander, Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, stated: “Our officers have been working around the clock to identify and arrest the responsible party.”

    ‘We have a man in custody, however this is still the early stages of the investigation after a woman’s life was tragically taken and we are in the process of piecing together the full circumstances, and are keeping an open mind.

    ‘Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim as well as with the community who have been deeply affected by this incident.

    ‘I understand the nature of the incident will cause concern in our communities, not just in Tameside, but across Greater Manchester.

    ‘As a result, there will be a visible increase of police officers in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak to them.

    ‘We are determined to find answers and bring the person responsible to justice.

    ‘I appeal to anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward and if you have any information that could assist our investigation – no matter how small it may seem – please share it with the police.’

  • Manhunt for knifeman after fatal stabbing of woman, 44

    Manhunt for knifeman after fatal stabbing of woman, 44

    After a 44-year-old lady was fatally stabbed, a hunt for the knifeman has been started.

    She was assassinated earlier today in Droylsden, Greater Manchester.

    Officers responded to allegations of a stabbing at Edge Lane in Droylsden at around 12 p.m. on Friday and found the victim dead at the scene.

    Greater Manchester Police said in a statement this evening that preliminary information indicates a male suspect fled the scene in an unidentified route.

    Detectives are unable to confirm whether the victim was known to the attacker.

    Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, Tameside’s district commander said: ‘Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim.

    ‘Our specialist family liaison officers are currently with the victim’s family to support them through what is an incredibly difficult time.

    ‘GMP officers and our major incident team are working extremely hard to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

    ‘We will do everything we can to ensure we locate the person responsible for this callous attack.

    ‘I understand this news will come as a great shock to those in the Droylsden community. In response, you will see an increased presence of our local officers, who will be patrolling the local community on-foot and in vehicles providing added reassurance to the community.

    ‘I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to those officers who are on hand to help and support you.

    ‘If you have any information about this incident, please come forward, your information no matter how small may be vital to our investigations.’

    A crime scene is currently in place on Edge Lane junction of Ashton New Road and Edge Lane junction with Wheler Street will remain in place for some time while specialist officers conduct further enquiries.