Police have launched an investigation after a woman and a girl were found dead at a house.

Officers attended the house in Kersal, Salford, at around 10.30am today (September 23) following reports of a concern for welfare.

A 40-year-old woman and an eight-year-old girl were found dead inside the house in South Radford Street.

All next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective superintendent Simon Moyles, of Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) Salford district said: “A woman and a young girl were both tragically found dead and we are working hard as a team to establish what happened there 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 presence 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 to the community.

“A cordon has been put in place and there is a scene in 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.”

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.

“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.”