Murder investigation launched after woman fatally stabbed in Manchester, UK

A woman was reportedly fatally stabbed in Newton Heath, north Manchester, in the early hours of October 15, 2026. Police cordoned off several nearby streets and set up a forensic tent while investigating.

Greater Manchester Police closed Edmonton Road, part of Briscoe Lane, and Staplehurst Road on the morning of October 15.

Forensic investigators attended the scene, and a forensic tent was erected on Staplehurst Road.