Police inquiry after two bodies found in Stockport

Greater Manchester Police say they have launched a murder enquiry after the body of a man and a woman were found in Stockport.

Officers were called to Sandown Road in Hazel Grove yesterday evening, after a report of concern for the welfare of the occupants of a property there. 

The body of a man aged 69 and a woman aged 72 were discovered.  

Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge of GMP's Major Incident Team said: "This is a very sad incident and our thoughts are with the family at this unimaginably difficult time."

• Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8797 or the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.