Investigation launched after two people found dead in Manchester

An investigation has been launched after the discovery of two bodies in South Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police say they were called to an address in Princess Road, Rusholme, at around 4.20pm on Saturday to reports of a woman dead.

They attended and found a woman's body.

While at the address, police say they were contacted again at 7.10pm over concerns for the welfare of a man at a neighbouring flat. Police found a man's body inside the property.

An investigation is under way but the force say there is no risk to the wider community at this stage. Fire crews are also in attendance following a reported gas leak and had to evacuate nearby shops.

A GMP spokesman said: "We were contacted by NWAS at about 4.20pm today (23 April 2022) regarding a deceased female at an address on Princess Road, Manchester.

"Officers attended and while at the address were further contacted at 7.10pm in relation to a concern for welfare at a neighbouring flat. NWAS attended the address first and, sadly, found a man deceased inside.

"An investigation is under way into both deaths and there is a scene in place. GMFRS attended to test for a gas leak and nearby shops were evacuated as a precaution to ensure public safety.

"At this stage there is no risk to the wider community and the investigation is at a very early stage."

Photos from the scene show police and fire in attendance on Princess Road, close to the junction with Bowes Street.

A fire service spokesperson said: “At 7:52pm on Saturday 23 April 2022, fire engines from Withington and Salford fire stations attended a suspected gas leak in a flat on Princess Road, Manchester.

“Firefighters used gas detectors to check the affected and neighbouring properties and supported colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service. Crews remain in attendance.”