GMP's Major Incident Team launch investigation after a 51-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Droylsden

At around 12pm today (Friday 2 June 2023), officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Edge Lane in Droylsden, Tameside.

Emergency services attended the scene and sadly a 51-year-old woman died at the scene. Her family are currently being supported by family liaison officers.

Initial enquiries suggest that the male suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction.

GMP Detectives are appealing for any further information regarding this incident.

Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, Tameside’s District Commander said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim. Our specialist family liaison officers are currently with the victim’s family to support them through what is an incredibly difficult time.

“GMP officers and our Major Incident Team are working extremely hard to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident. We will do everything we can to ensure we locate the person responsible for this callous attack.

“At this stage in our enquiries, we are unable to confirm whether the offender was known to the victim and we are working with the victim’s family and members of the public to establish the circumstances of this incident.

"I understand this news will come as a great shock to those in the Droylsden community. In response, you will see an increased presence of our local officers, who will be patrolling the local community on-foot and in vehicles providing added reassurance to the community.

"I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to those officers who are on hand to help and support you.

“If you have any information about this incident, please come forward, your information no matter how small may be vital to our investigations.”

A scene is currently in place on Edge Lane junction of Ashton New Road and Edge Lane junction with Wheler Street will remain in place for some time while specialist officers conduct further enquiries.

Anyone with information, CCTV or video footage regarding this incident or have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at around 12pm today, please contact GMP by calling 101 or www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 1353 of 02/06/2023.

Information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.