A WOMAN was found dead inside a house with the suspect later killed after being struck by a lorry on the motorway just hours later.
Barbara Nomakhoshi, 35, was found dead with multiple injuries at a property on Walnut Avenue in Bury at 10.30pm on Friday.
Officers identified a suspect in his 40s who died in a fatal collision after being struck by an HGV on the M65 Eastbound just hours before Barabra was found.
Police have confirmed that they are not looking for any other suspects.
The 35-year-old’s family have described her as a “caring and hard-working person” in a moving tribute.
A spokesperson for her family said: “Barbara was a caring and hard-working person.
“She was so thoughtful and always checking up on her family and friends. Barbara loved her family and enjoyed working as a carer.
“We loved Barbara so much and life will not be the same without her.”
At the time of the incident police said while no arrests have been made they have “identified a suspect who they believe was involved”.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police added: “However, they do not pose a threat to the wider community at this time and officers are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.”
Those who live on the street have spoken of the moment the alarm was raised on Friday evening.
“My daughter heard the screaming and the police were called straight away,” a woman said.
“If she hadn’t heard that, you can’t even begin to imagine.” They said they heard it all ‘kicking off’ before a neighbour from across the road ran over to help.
“She was face down, he felt her pulse but she was already gone,” the woman added. “It’s usually so quiet around here, nothing like that ever happens.”
Another neighbour added: “Things like this don’t happen around here, it’s usually so quiet. We can’t believe it, it’s so sad.”
And an elderly man, who lives on the same road, said: “They’ve been here all morning. The last time something like this happened it was two years ago, it was awful. And now this.”
The street remained taped off with officers in white forensic suits combing the scene for clues.
Officers have also been stationed outside a property.
Detective Inspector Matthew Hamer, from the force’s Major Incident Team, said: “First and foremost I want to pass my condolences onto the family of the woman, who are being supported by our officers are this devastating time.
“I know that incidents of this nature will cause shock and distress in the community, but I want residents to know that we are working to piece together a timeline of last night’s events and what exactly went on.
“While we have identified a suspect at this time, we do not believe that they pose any wider threat and at this time no one else is being sought.
“However, we are still investigating all lines of enquiry and will be on the scene for the coming days. Extra officers will be in the area and I would encourage you to speak to them if you have any concerns or worries.
“If you have any information in relation to last night’s incident, I would urge you to contact police with anything you can pass on. It could be something small – but it all aids our investigation.”
