'Loud screams heard' before woman, 51, found stabbed to death as touching tributes are paid and cops hold man, 21 | The Sun
RESIDENTS say they heard “loud screams” before a woman was stabbed to death in broad daylight on a canal bridge.
The victim, aged 51, was attacked around 12pm on Friday in Droylsden, Greater Manchester.
Emergency services desperately tried to save the woman – named as 'Michelle' in tributes – but she sadly died at the scene on Edge Lane.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
One resident, who didn’t wish to be named, told The Sun: “My wife was home at the time.
"And she told me that one of the neighbours heard loud screams.
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"I’ve been living here 16 or 17 years and noting like this has ever happened.”
A church fair was taking place today at the nearby Edge Lane Methodist Church and senior steward Linda Carroll said she’d considered cancelling the event out of respect for the victim before consulting police.
“I didn’t know the lady but a few prayers were said for the her family in church today,” Linda, 64, said.
“I thought it might disrespectful to still go ahead with the fair but the police said it would be OK.
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“Prayers will also be said for the family tomorrow.”
One resident said she knew the woman but wouldn’t comment further.
A white forensic tent could be seen on the road bridge which runs across the Ashton Canal.
And several floral tributes were left near the scene.
One, from the woman’s family, read: ”The brightest flowers for the brightest star in the sky.
“You was taken too soon from this world. You will be loved forever and always.”
Another read: “RIP my lovely friend Michelle.
“Our birthdays won’t be the same without you. Thinking of all the family. Can’t believe you’re gone.
“After knowing you for 45 years. Love always your birthday twin Sam xx.”
Another resident Mallik Sheikh, 46, witnessed emergency services rushing to the scene.
“At first I thought it was an accident,” he said.
“I saw the police putting up the cordon and only later found what happened.
"It’s terrible when something like this happens so near to where you live."
Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, Tameside’s District Commander said: "Our officers have been working around the clock to identify and arrest the person responsible.
“We have a man in custody however this is still the early stages of the investigation after a woman’s life was tragically taken and we are in the process of piecing together the full circumstances and are keeping an open mind.
“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim as well as with the community who have been deeply affected by this incident. I understand the nature of the incident will cause concern in our communities, not just in Tameside, but across Greater Manchester."
Anyone with information, CCTV or video footage regarding this incident or who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at around 12pm today, contact GMP by calling 101 or visiting www.gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1353 of June 2, 2023.
Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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