Woman in her 20s is found stabbed to death in Manchester street after screams heard, and man, 25, is arrested

Officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Dorking Avenue in the Newton Heath area of Manchester at around 2am on Thursday, finding a woman in her 20s who had suffered stab wounds. She died at the scene. A 25-year-old man is being held on suspicion of murder; a man aged 61 and a woman aged 38 have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The victim has not yet been formally identified, though her family have been informed and are being supported.

Detective Inspector Paul Costello called the incident an 'awful and tragic attack' and said his team is 'working tirelessly' to identify all those involved.

A 'significant' police presence will remain in the Newton Heath area for the duration of the investigation.