Two men arrested after 26-year-old woman found dead in Greater Manchester flat

Police say death is suspicious with post mortem due to be held to reveal cause

Denton Court, Denton (Google)

Two men are being held on suspicion of murder after a 26-year-old woman was found dead at a flat in Greater Manchester.

The pair, aged 21 and 25, were arrested at the address in Denton after ambulance crews called police there at 10.35pm on Saturday.

It is not yet clear how the woman – who has not been named – died. But a post-mortem examination will take place to identify the cause on Monday.

Inspector Dan Clegg, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "First of all, my thoughts are with the woman's family and friends at this devastating time. We will leave no stone unturned in order to give them the answers they deserve.

"We are yet to know the cause of the woman's death but the circumstances in which she was found have lead us to believe her death is unfortunately suspicious.

"We are appealing for anyone who may know something about her death to get in touch as soon as possible. Any information, no matter how small could be vital to our investigation."

Neighbours in Denton Court, where the grim discovery was made, expressed their shock at the news.

One, Cameron Wood, told the Manchester Evening News: “I’m pretty shocked to hear what’s happened. You wouldn’t think it would happen around here. It’s pretty quiet and everyone gets on with each other.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5887.