Woman and eight-year-old girl found dead in house in Salford

A woman and an eight-year-old girl have been found dead in a house in Salford.

Emergency services responded to a concern for welfare call at house on South Radford Street at around 10:30am on Monday, 23 September.

They found a woman, aged 40, and the little girl, dead inside the property.

Police, paramedics and fire crews taped off the residential street after the discovery. A cordon remained in place throughout Monday amid investigations into their deaths.

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

A police helicopter was spotted flying over the Kersal Wetlands area as the street was cordoned off at the junction with Kingsley Avenue.

Incident response units as well as ambulances, police vehicles and fire engines were pictured at the scene.

Officers were also seen stationed outside a property on the street before forensics in white suits arrived. An investigation into the tragedy has been launched.

Detectives say they are "working hard" to establish the circumstances of the incident but are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to the two deaths.

Detective Superintendent Simon Moyles of GMP's Salford district, 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.

"Whilst we are not actively looking for anyone else in relation to this investigation, I understand the news of their deaths and the large police and emergency services presence at the address will most likely cause some concern to residents and those further afield in Greater Manchester.

"I want to reassure them that we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider threat in the community.

"A cordon has been put in place and there is a scene is contained on South Radford Street. We continue to thank the public for their patience as we respond in the area."

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."

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