Overview
- Greater Manchester Police responded to a welfare concern at a flat on the Freehold estate and found a woman who was later identified by her family as 44-year-old Keeley Aspinall.
- A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning as detectives continue their enquiries.
- Officers have sealed a flat at the Hartlebury block, deployed forensic teams and carried out door-to-door inquiries while maintaining an increased local police presence.
- Keeley’s family and friends have publicly paid tribute to her, describing her as a close friend known as 'Kiki' and expressing deep shock and grief.
- Police ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting log 2307 of May 25, 2026, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously as specialist officers support the family and the investigation continues.