A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in her home in Manchester.

The 51-year-old was found at a property Queens Road, Harpurhey, at about 4am on Monday, Greater Manchester Police said.

Police are currently in attendance on Queens Road this morning.

Greater Manchester Police has since launched a murder investigation following the woman's death.

A 55-year-old man was arrested "following initial inquiries at the scene", the force added.

A scene remains in place whilst investigators conduct their enquiries, reports Manchester Evening News.

Detective Inspector Emma Hulston, of GMP's major incident team, said: "The thoughts of the entire investigation team remain with the victim’s family at this time.

"We are committed to getting answers for them and establishing what occurred.

“We understand this investigation will raise concerns in the local community, but I would like to reassure the public that we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.

“Officers will be conducting their enquiries at the address so you will see more officers out in the local area.

"We have a number of additional resources dedicated to this investigation.”

Flowers and a teddy bear have been left at the scene.

Locals in the area have been expressing their shock. One neighbour told Manchester Evening News: “It’s terrible. I can’t believe it. It’s so sad.

"If she’s died that’s very sad, but if she’s been killed, it’s even worse. I really can’t believe it.”

Local resident Baba Oreniwa, 41, says the area is normally a "calm" place adding that he he woke up on Monday "to find police all around".

He said: "I was very surprised. Normally it is so calm here and no issues like that.

"So how can this happen? It’s so strange to me for it to happen here with these people and these neighbours. I am very shocked."