Tragedy as woman and eight-year-old girl found dead in house in Salford

Forensics at the scene of the tragic incident
-Credit: (Image: Manchester Evening News)


A woman and little girl were tragically found dead in a house in Salford on Monday morning (September 23). Emergency services responded to a concern for welfare call at house on South Radford Street at around 10.30am.

Emergency services raced to to the scene before they tragically found a woman, aged 40, and the little girl, aged eight, 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.

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

Police taped off the residential street after the horror discovery
Police taped off the residential street after the horror discovery -Credit:Manchester Evening News

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.

Emergency services at the scene on South Radford Street
Emergency services at the scene on South Radford Street -Credit:Manchester Evening News

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.

Forensics were seen conducting investigations at the property
Forensics were seen conducting investigations at the property -Credit:Manchester Evening News

“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.

“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. If you have any information, contact us on 101 quoting log 998 of 23/09/2024.”

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.

Police and paramedics raced to the scene
Police and paramedics raced to the scene -Credit:Manchester Evening News

"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.”