Residents on a quiet estate in Dukinfield have spoken of their horror after learning a murder investigation has been launched just feet away from their homes. Detectives are investigating the death of a woman, who sustained life-threatening injuries at a house on Winchester Road, but tragically died in hospital a short time later.
Police had been called shortly after 9am to a report of a 'serious assault' at the property. Within minutes, witnesses have told of how emergency services swarmed the street, with paramedics and police arriving on blue lights. Amid the commotion, a 49-year-old woman was taken to hospital after being seriously injured, but has since died.
A murder investigation has now been launched, with forensics and a heavy police presence remaining at the property conducting enquiries throughout Sunday (November 6). A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
