70-year-old woman arrested for murder in Prestwich

A 70-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly man was found dead in his home in Prestwich. The man, aged 84, was discovered last Thursday. Detectives from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have started a murder investigation. An autopsy showed that the man's injuries were suspicious. Following this, police arrested the woman on Tuesday evening. Both the victim and the suspect were known to each other, according to authorities. Police have set up a cordon around the house on Butterstile Lane, where crime scene investigators have been gathering evidence. Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson reassured the local community that there is no wider threat to the public. He emphasized the importance of thorough investigations to understand the circumstances of the man's death. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously.