The Manchester Evening News understands a murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in her 30s. Police are in attendance on Dukesgate Grove in Little Hulton, Salford, this morning (November 10).
A tent is in place on the street and forensics officers are reportedly at the scene. It’s understood the incident took place in the early hours of this morning.
The Manchester Evening News understands the victim suffered multiple stab wounds and police have launched a manhunt for the killer. A large cordon is in place. Drivers and pedestrians are currently unable to pass the tent.
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Images from the scene show police carrying out their enquiries. A house on the street appears to be a focus of the investigation.
Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed. Greater Manchester Police has been approached for further information.
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‘Stab wounds’
The M.E.N. understands the victim suffered multiple stab wounds and police have launched a manhunt for the killer.
10:18Stephen Topping
Two tents
There are two tents in place on the street.
Forensics officers are also focusing on a property on Duksgate Grove.
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Latest from the scene
These are the latest images from the scene.
09:58Stephen Topping
Police scene
It’s understood emergency services were on the scene at around 3am.
The cordon remains in place.
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Forensics at the scene
Investigations are taking place on the street.
09:45Stephen Topping
Early hours incident
It’s believed the incident took place in the early hours of the morning, with police arriving soon after.
Residents have been unable to ‘drive or cross the street’ with the tent in place, an eyewitness said.
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Tent at scene
A tent has been placed in the middle of the street while police carry out their enquiries.
Images from the scene show an area of the street taped off.
A house appears to be a focus of the investigation.
09:31Stephen Topping
‘Murder investigation’
Police are investigating the death of a woman in her 30s, the Manchester Evening News understands.
A cordon is currently in place on Dukesgate Grove, in Little Hulton.
It’s understood the incident unfolded overnight.
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