Tragedy in Bury as woman found dead in home with 'severe wounds'
Police have launched an urgent murder investigation after the death of the 35-year-old woman.
A murder investigation is underway after a 35-year-old woman was found dead in her home
The woman was discovered with multiple stab wounds at her property in Walnut Avenue, to the east of Bury town centre, in Greater Manchester, at around 10.30pm last night, Friday, September 6.
She was pronounced dead at the scene and although no arrests have been made police say they have identified a suspect, reports The Sun.
The family of the woman have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Police are still swarming the area which remains cordoned off to members of the public, with forensic officers spotted at one of the properties.
Detective Inspector Matthew Hamer, of Greater Manchester Major Incident Team, said: "First and foremost I want to pass my condolences onto the family of the woman, who are being supported by our officers are this devastating time.
"I know that incidents of this nature will cause shock and distress in the community, but I want residents to know that we are working to piece together a timeline of last night’s events and what exactly went on.”
Police say the suspect is not believed to pose a threat to the wider community and officers are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
A cordon will remain in place and officers will be in the community over the coming days to reassure residents and offer assistance.
Det Insp Hamer added: "While we have identified a suspect at this time, we do not believe that they pose any wider threat and at this time no one else is being sought.
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"However, we are still investigating all lines of enquiry and will be on the scene for the coming days. Extra officers will be in the area and I would encourage you to speak to them if you have any concerns or worries.
"If you have any information in relation to last night’s incident, I would urge you to contact police with anything you can pass on. It could be something small – but it all aids our investigation.”
Anyone with information has been urged to contact police via 101 or through the police website at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 4106 of 06/09/24.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers through calling 0800 555 111.
