Woman found dead in Ancoats flat named

Photo Credit - BBC

A woman found dead at a flat in Ancoats has been formally identified.

Shortly after 7.40am on Tuesday 13 February, Greater Manchester Police were called after a man had jumped from a second storey flat window onto the roof of a stationary black Hyundai on Swan Street.

Police received a further report that the man fled on foot towards Thompson Street before smashing the window of a black BMW. Three people were also assaulted.

Officers gained entry to a nearby flat and discovered the body of a woman who has now been formally identified as 24-year-old Danielle Richardson from Oldham.

A Home Office post mortem has confirmed that the cause of death was multiple stab wounds.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder nearby. He remains under arrest and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

More from Local and National News

On Air Now Breakfast 7:00am - 9:00am

Listener Club

Get more with the Listener Club!

  • Legal Show Legal Show

    Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.

  • Remix Saturdays Remix Saturdays

    Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm

  • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

    Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm

  • The Golden Era The Golden Era

    The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm