Greater Manchester Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found at a home in Moss Side, Manchester.
Officers were called to a disturbance at an address on Crondall Street shortly before 1.30pm on Monday 19 October. Emergency services attended and discovered the body of a woman at the scene. The 26-year-old woman was arrested and remains in custody for questioning, the force confirmed.
Police statement and investigation
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.”
Public reassurance and appeal
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.”
A police scene remains in place on Crondall Street as officers continue their enquiries. The force has asked the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
