A house was pictured with a broken window as forensics combed through the south Manchester property. Police have launched a murder investigation after a man, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead in the early hours of Sunday morning (February 5).
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 4.30am after being called over concern for the welfare of a man on Plymouth Grove, in Longsight. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 20s remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
The police scene, with a large cordon erected over the pavement and outside a row of homes on Plymouth Grove, remained in place for two days - throughout Sunday and Monday (February 6) as investigations continued. One house could be seen with a broken window beside the front door.
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One mum, who has lived on nearby Crossbank Close for a number of years, said she heard police shouting in the early hours of Sunday and reported seeing officers gain access to a back garden of a property along Plymouth Grove. A huge emergency services response was pictured at the scene in the early hours of Sunday after two ambulances had arrived on blue lights.
One man who lives on Winterford Avenue added: “Being in his 50s - that is just no age to die. How very sad. I saw the police yesterday when I was heading to the shops and couldn’t believe they were still here today."
As another resident said: “I had wondered what had gone on because the police have been here for ages. To hear someone has died in what could be awful circumstances is horrible - and right on your doorstep. That's someone's relative."
A woman living on Ivybridge Close said: "I didn't hear or see anything because it was so early, but the police have been knocking on asking us if we had any doorbell footage or if we knew anything. I’ve lived round here for years so know most people and most do keep themselves to themselves. We haven't had any trouble."
The murder investigation is still very much ongoing, with detectives from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team continuing to conduct enquiries. Police have said there will be an increased number of officers patrolling the locality over the coming days. Door to door enquiries have also been carried out.
Detective Inspector Louise Edwards, of GMPs Major Incident Team, said: "A murder investigation has been launched this morning and we are currently trying to establish the circumstances that very tragically led to this man's death. This is being treated as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public and we currently have one man in custody for questioning.
“You may notice an increase of police visibility in the area in the coming days as we progress our enquiries. If you have any concerns please speak to one of our uniformed officers who will be patrolling the nearby areas. Anyone who may have information relating to this incident is asked to contact police as soon as possible"
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9908 quoting log 672 of the 5 February 2023.
A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been set up to receive any images or footage that could help us with our enquiries - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22S51-PO1. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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