Police responded to reports of an assault at an address on Ivylea Road in Burnage, south Manchester, on the morning of July 8, 2026. Upon arrival, officers found a woman in her 60s, who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Detectives have launched a murder investigation. A 16-year-old male was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the details of the incident.
The area of Burnage, located approximately four miles south of Manchester city center, is primarily a residential neighborhood composed mainly of semi-detached houses. Emergency services were present at the house throughout the day.