Officers were called just before 7pm on Monday to reports a woman had been attacked at Water Mill Avenue, Oldham.

A 36-year-old woman - who has since been formally identified as Tamby Dowling - suffered serious stab injuries and sadly, despite the efforts of paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tamby's parents, Mary Dowling and Keith Hawley, stepfather Graham Marsh, and stepmother Diane Pleavin, have described her as a "very good mother, brilliant daughter, and friend to everyone who knew her".

They said: "She was outgoing, kind-hearted, generous, and had time for everyone. Her door was always open, her home was filled with visitors, and her kettle was always just boiled.

"She leaves behind six devastated children who she adored. She leaves behind her devastated brothers, sisters, mother, father, stepdad, and stepmum. She had a large family, who are all heartbroken.

"Tamby will leave a huge hole and massive impact on all the family. She touched the lives of countless people - the hole she has left will never be filled and our hearts are broken."

Tamby's family has asked for privacy at this time.

A 16-year-old girl was also injured during the incident and taken to hospital with superficial injuries.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been assessed by specialist medical staff and sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police as soon as possible.

Information can be passed to police on 0161 856 7386 or 101 quoting incident 2647 of November 8, 2021.

Alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat function on the GMP website or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.