A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a property in Moss Side, with a 26-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder.
Emergency services were called to an address on Crondall Street on Monday, October 19, following reports of a disturbance. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and no further details have been released about the victim.
Arrest and Police Response
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning. Crime scene investigators and tactical aid officers remained at the scene into the evening, with a large police cordon in place.
Forensic officers in hazmat suits were pictured conducting enquiries across a large area of residential streets. Police extended the cordon shortly before 7pm as investigations continued.
Police Statement and Appeal
Greater Manchester Police said they 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 found the body of a woman. The 26-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
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."
She added: "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."
