Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Rochdale
The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was discovered after officers were called to Tweedale Street on Monday
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found unresponsive in Rochdale.
Greater Manchester Police said the woman, believed to be in her 40s, was discovered after officers were called to Tweedale Street about 4pm on Monday.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder and was in custody.
Enquiries to formally identify the woman and establish the circumstances surrounding her death are ongoing, the force said.
Temporary Detective Chief Superintendent Jamie Daniels, from the Major Incident Team, said: “We appreciate this incident is likely to cause some distress amongst the public and local community.
“I would like to reassure you that we believe this to be an isolated incident, which does not pose any further risk to the wider public.
“Our priority at this time is conducting formal identification of the victim and informing her family as soon as we can. Specialist officers will be available to support them during this difficult time.
“We understand the severity of events such as this, and whilst we are in very early stages, our officers will work tirelessly to establish the full details of this tragic death.”
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police, quoting log 2307 of 25/05/2026.