Page last updated at 07:05 GMT, Thursday, 24 July 2008 08:05 UK

Murder inquiry after body found

Police have started a murder inquiry after the body of a 52-year-old woman was found dead in Greater Manchester.

Emergency services were called to a house in Bradley Green Road, Hyde, on Wednesday night where police found the victim's body.

A spokesman said the investigation was in the "very early stages".

A 55-year-old man from Hyde has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned. Tests are expected to reveal how the woman died.




RELATED INTERNET LINKS
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites


FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
China seeks green future - as it burns more and more coal
How Italian politics became a contact sport
The most striking images from around the world

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific