Woman in her 20s found dead in flat before man, 51, ‘hands himself in at police station’

A MAN has handed himself in at a police station after a woman in her 20s was found dead at a flat.

Cops were called to a property in Ashton-under-Lyne at 9.15am this morning and found the body of a woman.

A short time later, a 51-year-old man turned up at a nearby police station and was arrested on suspicion of murder.

He remains in custody and is being questioned by detectives.

The woman's family have been told and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police are not looking for any other suspects at this time.

Detective Chief Inspector Liam Boden urged anyone with information to come forward.

He said: “This is truly shocking news for this young woman’s loved ones to receive today, and we are committed to doing all we can to support her family and to get them the answers they deserve.
 
“We have one man in custody after he came in to Ashton police station very shortly after the incident was reported to us; he is now being questioned on suspicion of her murder.
 
“While this appears to have been a contained incident where the suspect was known to the victim, we want to ensure all possible lines of enquiry are explored and therefore anyone with information should get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident room on 0161 856 6777 quoting incident 763 of 25/08/2022.

Details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.