AN EIGHT-year-old girl and woman found dead inside a house are a mother and daughter – as cops probe a murder-suicide.
The schoolgirl and her mum, 40, were found dead at a property in Salford, Manchester, shortly after 1.30am on Monday.
SWNSPolice and floral tributes at the scene in South Radford Street, Salford[/caption]
Floral tributes have been laid inside a cordon erected around the house as cops continue to probe the two deaths today.
It comes after Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers are not “actively looking” for anyone else in relation to the investigation.
A neighbour also today described the mum as “loving and devoted”.
The pair, who are yet to be formally identified, are understood to have lived alone together at the property.
Detective Superintendent Simon Moyles, of Greater Manchester Police, 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.
“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.”
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