FIVE ARRESTED OVER WALKDEN FIRE MURDERS

Update:

Earlier this evening, officers arrested a 23-year-old man and 20-year-old woman in connection with the investigation on suspicion of murder. 

Two further men aged 18 and 20 have also been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. 

They all remain in custody for questioning. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8797 alternatively call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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The man who as yet can not be named for legal reasons is seen being handcuffed on a street in Walkden and led away by police officers.

In an updated statement Greater Manchester Police have now informed us that a second person (thought to be his girlfriend) has also been arrested:

This evening, officers arrested a 23-year-old man and 20-year-old woman in connection with the investigation on suspicion of murder. They both remain in custody for questioning.

Chief Superintendent Wayne Miller, Territorial Commander for Salford, said:

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“In what is such a heart-breaking set of circumstances, we have been doing our very best to support the family in every way that we can and carry out our enquiries quickly and sensitively.

“This evening, two people are in custody but we are still appealing for people who witnessed the fire itself or the events leading up to it to get in contact with us and tell us what they know.

“My thanks goes to the members of the public who have supported us with our investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8797 alternatively call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.