Murder investigation launched after police station disclosure

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman made a disclosure at a police station.

On Sunday 7 January, a woman presented herself at Cheadle Heath Police Station and disclosed that she had killed a man a number of years ago and buried his body in a garden on Matlock Road, Reddish.

Greater Manchester Police immediately launched an investigation and a scene was established in the garden yesterday, 9 January.

At this time a body has not been found but enquiries are ongoing and the man’s family, who are being supported by specially trained officers, have been informed.

A 63-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

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