Woman stabbed to death and 16-year-old-girl injured during attack in Oldham

Date published: 09 November 2021


A murder investigation has been launched following a fatal stabbing in Oldham.

Police were called just before 7pm last night to reports a woman had been attacked at Watermill Avenue in Chadderton.

A 36-year-old woman suffered serious stab injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.

A 16-year-old girl was also injured and taken to hospital with superficial injuries.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

A crime scene currently remains in place.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police as soon as possible.

Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Clegg said: "A woman has very sadly lost her life overnight and our thoughts are currently with her family as they begin to process this horrendous news.

"Incidents of this nature will always cause concern and worry amongst the community and I want to reassure the public that we currently have one man in custody and we believe this to have been an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community. A full investigation is underway whilst we establish the full facts and there will be a heightened police presence in the area as we carry out our enquiries.

"Anyone with information, or concern, is urged to speak with officers in the area or to get in touch with police. All information will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and seriousness."

Information can be passed to police on 0161 856 7386 or 101 quoting incident 2647 of 08/11/21.

Alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat function on the GMP website or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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