LIVE: Murder investigation launched as two people killed in Manchester - latest updates
What we know so far
- Two people have been killed in a suspected murder in Manchester. - Police were called to reports of a disturbance at a house in Cheetham Hill just before 9pm on Monday night. - Officers found two people unresponsive at the scene, who were pronounced dead a short time later. - A murder investigation has been launched and a cordon is in place as forensic officers examine the scene. - No arrests have been made at this stage.What are the police saying?
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have said that they are treating the deaths as suspicious and that a murder investigation has been launched. Detective Superintendent Ben Ewart, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims. “We are working to establish the exact circumstances of what has happened and would appeal to anyone with information to come forward.”What are the latest updates?
- GMP have said that they are treating the deaths as suspicious and that a murder investigation has been launched. - A cordon is in place as forensic officers examine the scene. - No arrests have been made at this stage.Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP on 101 quoting incident number 3039 of 19/04/23. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
