A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Gatley this morning.

Police were called to a house on Cromwell Avenue at about 6.45am following a report of a woman being assaulted.

Paramedics and officers discovered a woman in her 40s had suffered a number of injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man was later arrested on suspicion of murder near to Junction 2 of the M60. He has now been taken to a police station for questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to call Stockport CID on 0161 856 9740 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.