Murder probe launched after man and woman found dead

Murder detectives are investigating after a man and woman were found dead in a flat in Manchester.

The pair, who were both in their 30s, were found dead in a property in the Harpurhey area of the city this morning. 

Police say their deaths are being treated as unexplained but have not said whether they are hunting anyone else over the incident. 

The bodies of a man and woman were found in a property in this street in Greater Manchester

A police spokesman said: ‘At around 10.10am today, Friday 22 December 2017, police were called by the North West Ambulance Service to a property on Beech Mount in Harpurhey.

‘On arrival, officers discovered the body of a man in his 30s and a woman in her 30s. The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained.

‘Forensic officers and detectives will remain at the scene whilst investigations continue.’

Detective Chief Inspector Terry Crompton said: ‘We have specially trained officers supporting the families at this very difficult time.

‘I would urge anyone with any information that could assist our investigation to please get in touch.’

 



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