An eight-year-old girl and a woman were found dead at a home in Salford.

Officers were called after they were alerted to concerns for the welfare of those at the South Radford Street property on Monday morning.

Greater Manchester Police said the bodies of the child and the woman, 40, were discovered at the scene shortly after 10.30am.

An investigation has been launched, but the force said it is not actively looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. A police cordon has been put in place in the area.

All known next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Superintendent Simon Moyles said: “A woman and young girl were both tragically found dead and we are working hard as a team to establish what happened here this morning.

He added: “We have placed a number of highly visible officers to patrol in and around the area should any residents wish to come and talk to us or pass on any information they may have about this tragic incident.”

A Salford City Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of the terribly sad news this morning and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives.

“We’re working closely with GMP and assisting them with their ongoing investigation and our teams will be supporting both local residents and council staff who have no doubt been greatly affected by the events today.”

Anyone with information on the incident has been asked to call 101 quoting log 998 of 23/09/2024.

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