In a shocking discovery, the lifeless body of a 54-year-old woman was found in the rural community of Shirehampton, located in northwest Manchester, on Tuesday morning. The victim was discovered with a severe head wound and a knife lodged in her neck. Authorities have yet to release the identity of the deceased. Initial reports suggest that the woman was last seen leaving a local shop in the area, situated between Huntley and Maidstone, shortly after 9:00 PM on Monday. Residents stumbled upon her body the following morning along a roadside in the vicinity. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, but no further details have been disclosed at this time.