A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a north Manchester tower block.
Police were called to Nelson Court in Miles Platting around noon on Bank Holiday Monday.
The victim, in his 50s, was found dead at the scene.
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Several police cars and ambulances were called to the scene.
Witnesses said an air ambulance also landed on a patch of land off nearby Varley Street.
Neighbours says forensics officers were seen going into a flat on the 11th floor.
One neighbour said armed police were also initially called to the area.
He said: "It was mad. We just saw all the flashing lights. The armed police and detectives were here before the ambulances.
"The air ambulance landed as well."
Det Chief Insp Stuart Wilkinson said: "A murder investigation has been launched this afternoon and we are currently trying to establish the circumstances that very tragically led to this man's death.
"This is being treated as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public and we currently have one woman in custody for questioning.
"Anyone who may have information relating to this incident is asked to contact police as soon as possible."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Longsight CID on 0161 856 9908 quoting log 1319 of the 30 August 2021 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
