A woman in her 40s has been arrested after a man in his 50s was found dead in Salford, prompting a murder investigation by police
Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving a welfare concern call around 7:30 AM. Sadly, they found a man in his 50s who had injuries consistent with an assault, according to Greater Manchester Police.
Detectives quickly started a murder investigation and arrested a woman in her 40s. She’s still being questioned by the police.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to reach out to Greater Manchester Police. They’ve also mentioned that you’ll see more officers in the area in the coming days.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson said they’re working hard to figure out what happened. He reassured the public that there’s no wider threat but encouraged anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to share it, as it could be vital for the investigation.
If you have any tips, you can call police at 101 and quote log 650 of 12/01/25, or use their LiveChat online. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
