Woman, 44, stabbed to death as cops launch urgent manhunt for suspect who 'fled' | The Sun
A MANHUNT has been launched after a woman was stabbed to death on Friday.
Emergency services rushed to an address in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, at around midday after reports of a stabbing, and confirmed the woman, 44, died at the scene.
Cops have now launched an urgent manhunt for a male suspect – who is understood to have fled the address in an unknown direction.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are continuing to investigate, and as yet have been unable to confirm whether the offender was known to the victim.
Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, Tameside’s District Commander with Greater Manchester Constabulary, said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim.
"Our specialist family liaison officers are currently with the victim’s family to support them through what is an incredibly difficult time and we will do everything we can to ensure we locate the person responsible for this callous attack.
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"GMP officers and our Major Incident Team are working extremely hard to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
"At this stage in our enquiries, we are unable to confirm whether the offender was known to the victim and we are working with the victim’s family and members of the public to establish the circumstances of this incident."
The woman's family are currently being supported by family liaison officers.
"Detectives are appealing for any further information regarding this incident.
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Chf Supt Davies added: "I understand this news will come as a great shock to those in the Droylsden community.
"In response, you will see an increased presence of our local officers, who will be patrolling the local community on-foot and in vehicles providing added reassurance to the community.
"I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to those officers who are on hand to help and support you.
"If you have any information about this incident, please come forward, your information no matter how small may be vital to our investigations."
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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