Mum and 'severely disabled' daughter pictured in tragic Salford murder-suicide investigation

Emergency services rushed to a house on South Radford Street at around 10.30am on Monday before they tragically discovered a woman and the little girl dead inside the property

A 40-year-old woman and a disabled eight-year-old girl tragically found dead in a house in Salford following reports off a welfare call have been named by police.

Emergency services rushed to a house on South Radford Street at around 10.30am on Monday before they tragically discovered mum Martina and daughter named as Eleni inside the property. Police, paramedics and fire crews taped off the residential street after the horrific discovery. A police helicopter was also spotted flying over the Kersal Wetlands area.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said in a statement: "Officers attended, with assistance from North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and a 40-year-old woman and an eight-year-old girl were both sadly found dead in the property."

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.

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 Salford City Council spokesperson also 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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