Police have said there is no wider threat to the community
21:05, 19 Oct 2026Updated 21:05, 19 Oct 2026
Police and forensic officers at the scene on Crondall street in Moss Side(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a property in Moss Side.
Emergency services were scrambled to an address on Crondall Street this afternoon (Monday, October 19) following resorts of a disturbance.
The woman was found pronounced dead at the scene. No further details have been released about the victim.
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A 26-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
Crime scene investigators and tactical aid officers remained at the scene into the evening, with a large police cordon in place.
A murder investigation has been launched(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
Forensic officers in hazmat suits were pictured conducting enquires across a large area of residential streets. Police extended the cordon shortly before 7pm as investigations continued.
Police believe it was an “isolated incident”. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “We were called to a disturbance at an address on Crondall Street, Manchester shortly before 1.30pm on Monday 19 October 2026.
“Emergency services attended and sadly found the body of a woman. A 26-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and currently remains in custody for questioning.
“A scene is in place as officers conduct their enquiries as part of this investigation.”
Police and forensic officers worked at the scene into the evening(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
Detective Chief Inspector Louise Edwards from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “We understand an incident of this nature will cause concern however we would like to reassure the public that we believe this is an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the community.
“We would ask that people stay away from the scene and we’d like to thank the local community for their patience whilst officers undertake their work.
“If you have any information in relation to this incident, please get in touch via the reporting function on our website, Live Chat or by calling 101 quoting log 1631 of 19.10.26. Alternatively you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”