A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a young mum was found at a house in Salford.
Police were called to an address on Holt Street around 9.15am this morning.
When officers attended they found the body of Becky Ayres, 24.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning.
A post-mortem to determine the cause of death will take place later and Greater Manchester Police say enquiries are ongoing.
Becky’s three-year-old son was due to be christened on Sunday.
Chief Superintendent Mary Doyle from Salford division said: “A woman has been killed and our thoughts are with her family and friends at what is obviously a totally devastating time for them.
“While it would not be appropriate to speculate on how she died, a full and thorough post mortem examination will be taking place in due course to establish exactly how and when she died.”
Chief Superintendent Doyle said they will update the community with more information following the initial announcement.
“I would like to reassure residents that we do not believe there is any danger to the community, we believe this is an isolated incident and are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death,” she said.
“We have a team of highly skilled detectives already working on this case but if anyone has any information they think can assist please call us.”
Anyone with information should phone police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
