Woman found dead in Manchester home as police flood street and make 'murder' arrest

Woman found dead in Manchester home as police flood street and make 'murder' arrest Greater Manchester Police say the body of a woman has been found after officers were called to a disturbance at an address on Moss Side in the city - a 26-year-old woman was arrested A 26-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s body was found at a home in Manchester. Greater Manchester Police said officers had been called to a disturbance at an address in Moss Side shortly before 1.30pm today (Monday). Emergency services found the body of a woman at the address on Crondall Street and a 26-year-old woman was arrested and remains in custody, the force said. Crime scene investigators and tactical aid units were pictured at the scene and there were around a dozen officers in hazmat suits behind the police cordon which had been erected on the street. Police believe it is an 'isolated incident,' the Manchester Evening News reports. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “We were called to a disturbance at an address on Crondall Street, Manchester shortly before 1.30pm on Monday 19 October 2026. “Emergency services attended and sadly found the body of a woman. A 26-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and currently remains in custody for questioning. A scene is in place as officers conduct their enquiries as part of this investigation." Detective Chief Inspector Louise Edwards from GMP'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. “We would ask that people stay away from the scene and we’d like to thank the local community for their patience whilst officers undertake their work. “If you have any information in relation to this incident, please get in touch via the reporting function on our website, Live Chat or by calling 101 quoting log 1631 of 19.10.26. Alternatively you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”