Murder arrest after woman found dead in Rochdale

A woman was found unresponsive by police at a house in Alder Road, Rochdale

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

The woman was found unresponsive by police at a property in Alder Road, Rochdale, at about 14:55 GMT on Monday.

Emergency services attended and the woman was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination is due to take place later.

A 50-year-old man is currently being questioned by officers from Greater Manchester Police.