NewsUK NewsMurderThe body of a woman, in her 30s, was found inside a stables at Higher Tunshill Farm in Milnrow, Greater Manchester, after a fire broke out at the property on Friday afternoon, as a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and bailedChris Slater, Damon Wilkinson and Laura Hill13:52, 06 Jul 2026Updated 13:53, 06 Jul 2026Police have opened a murder investigation after the death of a woman in a fire at a farm in Rochdale. The body of a woman in her 30s was discovered inside stables after the blaze took hold.Fire crews rushed to the fire at Higher Tunshill Farm off in Milnrow, Rochdale at approximately 12.30pm on Friday.Images from the scene show intense flames tearing through the building with dense black smoke billowing into the sky. Today sections of the farm remain sealed off, while forensic investigators continue to work at the scene.A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been released on bail by police.It is believed the derelict stables may have been undergoing renovation. Witnesses reported seeing large flames and black smoke spreading across the surrounding area, before numerous emergency services arrived.A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 12.30pm on Friday 3 July, emergency services were called to reports of a fire at Higher Tunshill Farm, Milnrow. Sadly, emergency services discovered the body of a woman inside stables at the property."A male in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and has since been bailed pending further investigation. A scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing."Article continues belowGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service declined to comment as a police investigation was underway.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Greater Manchester PoliceMurder