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Murder investigation launched after man falls from fourth-floor balcony in Salford
Investigating officers have also issued a public appeal.
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A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found to have fallen from a fourth-floor balcony in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that officers from its Salford District were called to reports that a man had fallen from a balcony on the fourth floor of Black Friar Court, in the neighbouring city, at around 8:42pm on Sunday night (11 August 2024).
A 57-year-old man was taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of all emergency services involved, he was sadly pronounced dead.
GMP has confirmed a murder investigation has subsequently been launched.
While the enquiry is still said to be in the “initial phases”, and a scene remains in place whilst investigating officers conduct further enquiries, GMP has confirmed that a 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and they remain in police custody for questioning.
#APPEAL | Officers appeal for information following a murder in #Salford.
— Salford Police (GMP) (@GMPSalford) August 12, 2024
A 57-year-old man was sadly pronounced deceased after falling from a balcony on Black Friar Court. A 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman on suspicion of murder.
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Although police have undertaken “extensive enquiries to understand how this man sadly lost his life” within the last 24 hours, a public appeal has also been issued.
Officers remain at the scene, and are speaking with residents and conducting extensive CCTV trawls, but are calling on members of the public who may have been in the area, or at the address, on Sunday 11 August to come forward.
“We know the community will be concerned about this tragic death, and we share their concern,” admitted Detective Inspector David Ogden, from GMP’s Salford District.
“We’re appealing to anyone who has not yet spoken to us. Please don’t assume that what you know is already known to us. The smallest piece of information may be crucial to our investigation and towards getting answers for this man’s family.”
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact GMP on 101, quoting log 3044 of 11/8/24, or reporting it online by using the ‘report’ tool and LiveChat function on the GMP website – www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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