Salford: Police name woman and eight-year-old child found dead inside house as police investigation continues
A woman and a child who were found dead inside a house in Salford have been named by police.
Martina Karos, 40, and Eleni Edwards, eight, were found following reports of a welfare concern on South Radford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, shortly after 10.30am.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident following their initial investigation. The next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
As of Tuesday morning, a police cordon remained in place around the home, with neighbours bringing flowers to pay their respects. Officers were seen placing the tributes near a wooden fence outside the property.
Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “My thoughts, and the thoughts of the entire investigation team remain with the family of the Martina and Eleni. It is such a tragic loss of life, and our main priority is keeping their loved ones updated throughout the investigation.
“A cordon remains in place on Radford Street and will remain in place whilst officers work in the area. We know there will be some disruption to the local community as a result of our scene, but it is so important that we do this, we need to be able to provide their loved ones with the information they need to process this news.
“We thank the public for their patience whilst we investigate and their compassion as flowers can be seen outside the property, showing the amount of support the family have from members of the community.
“We continue to conduct a full and thorough investigation, and at this time we are not actively looking for anyone else in relation to this case. We believe that there are no suspicious circumstances and we are working to conclude our investigation and pass a file to the coroner. If you have any information, contact us on 101 quoting log 998 of 23/09/2024.”