At around 12:30pm on Monday 22 August 2016, police were called to Atkinson Road to reports of concerns for the welfare of a woman with a head injury.
Officers attended and following initial enquiries found the body of a man at an address on the street.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
The woman who had suffered a head injury which prompted the initial call has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Detective Inspector Carl Gilbert of GMP’s Trafford borough said: “We are in the very early stages of our enquiries but I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of this man.
“Local residents may notice an increase in police presence as we conduct our enquiries and should they have any concerns about this incident then I would say feel free to approach these officers and raise them.”
Anybody with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 844 of 22/08/16, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
