![]() Police and forensics officers outside the house in Dalmain Close |
A man has been arrested after the body of a 12-year-old girl was discovered in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police were called to a house in Dalmain Close at 1545 BST and found the girl with multiple stab wounds. A 37-year-old man has been arrested and is currently being questioned.
A post-mortem examination will take place later. The girl has not yet been formally identified.
Ch Supt John O'Hare, of GMP, said: "This is a shocking incident which has had a dramatic effect on the family and will no doubt cause concern in the local community.
"The investigation is at an early stage and an arrest has been made."
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