Murder arrest after woman found dead at house

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a house in Greater Manchester.

The woman, aged in her 40s, was found "unresponsive with significant injuries" at the property on Yewdale Avenue in Breightmet, Bolton.

Emergency services were called to reports of an assault at about 03:15 BST and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

A 36-year-old man remains in custody for questioning and inquiries were continuing.

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