Woman found dead after armed police storm flats with man arrested for ‘murder’
Amber O’Brien, 33, was declared dead at the scene on Broadmoss Drive, Blackley, at around 6pm on Sunday (Picture: ASP/Facebook)
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a tower block in Manchester.
Amber O’Brien, 33, was declared dead at the scene on Broadmoss Drive, Blackley, at around 6pm on Sunday.
Neighbours reported seeing armed police storming into the block as part of the emergency response.
Stephan Garner, 31, was arrested there on suspicion of murder.
Following Ms O’Brien’s death, tributes have been posted on social media from friends and loved ones.
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One read: ‘A beautiful woman gone far too soon. A smile that could light up any room, a laugh so loud it made you laugh. A gorgeous girl, a beautiful soul. You will be sorely missed.’
Amber O’Brien was found dead at the scene in Blackley (Picture: Facebook)
Police forensics officers at the scene (Picture: ASP)
Residents had reported seeing armed police enter the tower block (Picture: ASP)
Another tribute said: ‘What a beautiful girl inside and out, u was always the best person towards anyone n everyone no matter what.’
A statement issued by GMP said: ‘Stephan Garner, of Blackley, has been charged with murder following the death of a woman at the weekend.
‘He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
‘These charges relate to an incident on Broadmoss Drive, Blackley, on Sunday, April 19, 2026.’
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