Flowers left at scene of fatal stabbing as detectives continue to quiz murder suspect

Flowers have been left at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Tameside as a murder probe continues. Detectives are today quizzing a 28-year-old man over the death of a 51-year-old woman in Droylsden on Friday.

She was found with stab wounds on Edge Lane just after noon yesterday and died around 45 minutes later. A huge manhunt was launched, with the suspect arrested last night.

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Police remain at the scene on Saturday morning and part of Edge Lane is still cordoned off. A bunch of flowers has also been left close to where the stabbing took place.

A message attached to the flowers read: "The brightest flowers for the brightest star in the sky. You was taken too soon from this world. You will be loved forever and always."

In a statement earlier today Chief Supt Phil Davies said: "Our officers have been working around the clock to identify and arrest the person responsible.

"We have a man in custody however this is still the early stages of the investigation after a woman's life was tragically taken and we are in the process of piecing together the full circumstances and are keeping an open mind. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim as well as with the community who have been deeply affected by this incident.

"I understand the nature of the incident will cause concern in our communities, not just in Tameside, but across Greater Manchester. As a result, there will be a visible increase of police officers in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak to them.

"We are determined to find answers and bring the person responsible to justice. I appeal to anyone who saw or heard anything to come forwards