Man arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in Harpurhey

The 51-year-old was found dead at a property on Queens Road on Monday (07 April)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 8th Apr 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a woman in Harpurhey.

Police were called to an address on Queens Road at around 04:00BST on Monday (07 April).

The 51-year-old woman was found dead, and a 55-year-old man arrested.

He remains in custody.

Police believe it to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.

Detective Inspector Emma Hulston, of our Major Incident Team, said: "The thoughts of the entire investigation team remain with the victim’s family at this time.

"We are committed to getting answers for them and establishing what occurred.

“Officers will be conducting their enquiries at the address so you will see more officers out in the local area.

"We have a number of additional resources dedicated to this investigation.”

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