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Stephan Garner, 31, has been charged with murder following the death of Amber O’Brien, 33, at a tower block on Broadmoss Drive, Blackley.
Stephan Garner, 31, has been remanded in custody following his murder charge related to the death of Amber O’Brien in Blackley, as confirmed by GMP.
Stephan Garner, 31, has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court on 22 April 2026.
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A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman 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.
Stephan Garner, 31, was arrested at the location on suspicion of murder. Neighbours reported seeing armed police respond to the incident, while tributes poured in for Ms O’Brien, highlighting her vibrant personality.
Garner has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the charges relate to the incident that occurred on April 19, 2026.
In the wake of the tragedy, friends and family have expressed their sorrow on social media, describing Ms O’Brien as “a beautiful woman gone far too soon.”
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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.’
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.’