Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man stabbed to death at Oldham home

A WOMAN has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death overnight.

The 56-year-old man was rushed to hospital but died shortly after being found stabbed in the chest at a home in Unsworth Way in Oldham.

Police are now investigating with a 58-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said police had been called about 7.50pm on Thursday night.

A spokesperson said: "Officers attended and found a man with a stab wound to his chest. He was sadly pronounced dead a short time later."

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Police added: "A 58-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning."

Formal identification and a Home Office Post Mortem are due to take place.

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A spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 2041 of 08/12/16 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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