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Shock and sadness from friends and family as the investigation into neighbors found dead continues

A cohesive community was left in shock after police investigations continued into the discovery of two bodies in neighboring apartments. Police were originally called to Princess Road, Moss Side, around 4.20pm on Saturday to announce that a woman was dead before being called to a man’s well-being apartment next door for just under three hours. later.

Both were unfortunately pronounced dead in their homes. An in-depth criminal investigation into the crime scene has been conducted throughout today to establish the circumstances behind the death.

The latest update issued by GMP in the early hours states that “direct physical involvement of third parties” is excluded and that there is no wider risk to the community. In a statement to Manchester evening news this morning, Cadent gas confirmed that there are no “no problems” with gas-related infrastructure in any of them.

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The colorful homage to the man and woman was left throughout the day with palpable shock and sadness at their deaths. A neighbor who found the woman in her apartment while preparing food for her every day described her as very popular in the cohesive community.

“Everyone knew her because she would always sit outside,” she said. “People would like to come talk to her and buy her a drink from the store.

Flowers left on the stage of Princess Road (Image: Adam Vaughn)

“We had a party with her the night before (Friday night) outside the shops, which she loved to do, she always sat outside. I went to give her some food, as I always did, and when I saw her, I ran away as quickly as possible. I couldn’t sleep at all last night, I just still have the image in my head.

“Everyone is so sad, it’s just such a shock. She was so popular that there will be a lot of people to bring flowers here after the cordon disappears.”

The owner of Little Rock, who could not enter his business while the police were working, said: “She was always outside and laughing, everyone knew who she was. When we played music, she always went down and danced, she was a wonderful lady. “

Detectives investigate Princess Road (Image: Adam Vaughn)

Police have not released any details on the cause of death of the man and woman, with up to six detectives investigating the scene at the corner of Princess Road and Bowes Street this morning. Everyone’s family and friends believe that death is not connected.

The man’s brother, found in the apartment above the Little Rock Caribbean restaurant, said they had not been able to contact him for several days, and the family broke into his apartment to find him as police and paramedics arrived at the woman. in the neighborhood. “We’re just completely shocked,” he said, “we have no idea how this happened or what happened, it’s just such a shock and so sad.”

The cordon is still in place of Princess Road (Image: Adam Vaughan)

A private ambulance and two other ambulances arrived on the scene later in the afternoon. The police cordon remains in place as the investigation continues.

Recent statements by the police and gas Cadent

A police spokesman told MEN around noon today that the autopsies had not yet been performed, so the cause of death could not be confirmed. More information is expected to be released when police “gather more”.

A Cadent Gas spokesman ruled out a gas leak this morning, saying: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected. We were present yesterday to check all gas-related infrastructure, such as boilers, appliances and the local gas network in general. We found no problems with them. We have now left the scene as the emergency services continue to investigate all other possible causes. “

Detectives enter a property through Bowes Street (Image: Adam Vaughan)

The last GMP statement came in the early hours of this morning. Superintendent Mark Kenny said: “The deaths may not be related, but at this stage the exact cause of death cannot be determined. However, we can exclude the direct physical involvement of a third party.

“I would like to assure the community that there is no wider risk at the moment. Detectives are now investigating the circumstances to determine the cause of death and will remain on the scene while the investigation continues.

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