A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 36-year-old woman was stabbed to death in a house in a quiet estate. Tributes have been paid to Tamby Dowling who was found dead at around 7pm on Monday evening.
Police launched a murder investigation and tracked a 34-year-old man who was charged with murder and has since been detained under the Mental Health Act.
During the attack a 16-year-old girl also suffered superficial injuries and was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, according to police.
Messages of condolence have been left for Ms Dowling placed at the scene of the tragedy.Several bouquets of flowers with messages have been placed outside the house on Watermill Avenue, in Chadderton, where a police cordon remains
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