Murder investigation underway in Salford
The body of a man in his 40's was found at an address in Swinton last night (Tuesday 1st February)
Two men are in custody after a murder investigation was launched in Salford.
Officers found the body of a 40-year-old man at an address on Agecroft Road in Swinton last night (1st Feb). The cause of his death is still being investigated.
Police had been called at about 9:10pm to reports of a possible assault.
Two men - aged 43 and 46 - were arrested on suspicion of murder near the scene and remain in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Davis, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "We have launched a full investigation to ensure the person or persons responsible are brought to justice.
"We are working on identifying the victim and the circumstances that have led up to his death. There is not believed to be any wider threat to the public.
"I would urge anyone with information, no matter how small or insignificant, to get in touch with police as a matter of urgency as any information could prove pivotal to our investigation."