Flowers left outside Breightmet home as murder investigation continues

As of the afternoon of Wednesday, August 5, police, including forensic officers, were still at the scene on Yewdale Avenue in Breightmet, having been called in the early hours of Tuesday.

As the investigation entered its second day, well-wishers left flowers and a teddy bear holding a star-shaped soft toy outside the property as police officers continued their work.

A woman, who police say was in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Platten of Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team said: “My thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victim at this incredibly tragic time.

“We understand how troubling this news will be, and whilst formal identification has yet to take place, the believed family are being supported by specialist officers.

Officers have been at the scene since the early hours of Tuesday (Image: Phil Taylor)

“A scene will remain in place as officers continue the investigation and we will have an increased police presence in the area.

“I’d like to reassure you that this was an isolated incident that is not believed to pose a wider risk to the public, and we currently have a man in custody in relation to the incident.

“I urge anyone who may have information to support our enquiries to please come forward.”

Officers at the house on Yewdale Avenue (Image: Phil Taylor)

Officers announced on Tuesday morning that they had been called to Yewdale Avenue, a residential street lined with houses, shortly after 3am on Tuesday.

At the scene, they found a woman with “significant injuries”, who was later pronounced dead.

Officers have remained on Yewdale Avenue ever since.

Officers at the scene (Image: Phil Taylor)

Speaking to The Bolton News at the scene, a neighbour said: “They’d just be in there arguing 24/7 and if they weren’t fighting, they’d be doing something else!

“They’d keep to themselves, you’d hear the screaming or else other really loud noises.

“It’s dead quiet mostly round here but when it kicks off it really kicks off.

“It’s just horrible that this has happened, they really need to do more to make sure people are safe.”

The North West Ambulance Service confirmed that they were also called to the scene at around 3.15am on Tuesday.

Officers have appealed for anyone with any information to call them on 0161 856 2270, quoting log 321 of 04/08/26.

Alternatively, members of the public can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.