Skip to content

Murder arrest over woman's tower block death

ASP Police car and crime scene investigation van at bottom of tower blockASP
The woman was found dead at a block of flats in north Manchester

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a block of flats in Manchester.

She was was found just after 18:30 GMT in Broadmoss Drive in Blackley, Manchester, on Sunday.

Armed police had been sent to the scene in Somerton Court. The woman has yet to be formally identified by Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

GMP said there was no wider threat to the public.

ASP Police tape in front of building which says Somerton Court on itASP
Police say the woman is yet to be formally identified
ASP Police officer holding gun next to police car ASP
Armed police were sent to the scene in Blackley

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.

Related links
Trending Now