Man, 28, arrested after woman stabbed to death in broad daylight
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Tameside. Detectives launched a manhunt after the 51-year-old victim was killed in Droylsden on Friday afternoon.
The 28-year-old suspect was arrested last night and remains in custody for questioning. Chief Supt Phil Davies said: "Our officers have been working around the clock to identify and arrest the person responsible. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community "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.
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