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Police launch 41-year-old manhunt after 67-year-old woman was found murdered in her home
- Pensioner found dead in Levenshulme, Manchester, by emergency services
- It is unclear how the woman died, but a murder investigation was launched.
- Officers on the hunt for Leroy Panton, 41, who is believed to have lived with the victim
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Police are looking for Leroy Panton, 41, (pictured) after a 67-year-old woman was found murdered at her Manchester home.
Police launched a manhunt after a 67-year-old woman was found murdered at her home in week seven of the coronavirus lockdown.
The pensioner was found dead on the scene in Levenshulme, Manchester, by emergency services who rushed to the property around 8:30 p.m. from Thursday.
How he died is unclear, but Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation.
Officers are hunting for Leroy Panton, 41, who is known to have lived with the woman.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward, but members of the public have been advised by the force not to approach Mr. Panton.
Detective Inspector Benjamin Cottam of the GMP Major Incident Team said: ‘This is a tragic incident in which a woman has sadly lost her life and I want to extend my sincere condolences to her family and friends.
‘Our specialist officers are currently supporting the woman’s family at this incredibly difficult time.
The pensioner was found dead at the scene by emergency services who rushed to the property (pictured) around 8:30 p.m. Thursday
How the woman died is unclear, but Greater Manchester police have launched a murder investigation (on Thursday scene)
“I would like to assure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident, and we have a greater police presence in the Manchester area while gaining a more complete understanding of what exactly has happened.”
‘Our dedicated team of detectives is working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances surrounding this tragic death.
‘If you have any information, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be, contact the police immediately.
“Even the smallest information could be vital in helping officers complete their queries.”
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward, but members of the public have been advised by the force not to approach Mr. Panton. Photo Shows: Police on scene Thursday
