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Oldham death: Man arrested on suspicion of woman's murder

BBC Forensic police officers investigate a woman's death at a houseBBC
There is a cordon in place in Hillside Avenue where the woman was found

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman who was found with serious injuries outside a house.

The woman was discovered in Hillside Avenue in Shaw, Oldham, at about 20:50 BST on Tuesday and died later in hospital.

Greater Manchester Police said officers had been called over concerns for her welfare.

The 63-year-old man who has been arrested on suspicion of her murder remains in custody for questioning.

Police forensic tent
The victim was found outside a house with serious injuries

Det Ch Insp Stuart Wilkinson urged anyone with any information to contact the force.

"A woman has sadly lost her life tonight and our thoughts remains with her family at this incredibly difficult time," he said.

"This is understandably a distressing incident for local residents, and I would like to reassure the community that although we currently have a man in custody, our investigation is very much still ongoing."

There is a cordon in place in Hillside Avenue as police investigate the death.