Mum and disabled daughter, 8, in Salford murder-suicide investigation pictured for first time

24.09.2024 - 13:11 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

This is the 'devoted' mother and her eight-year-old daughter who died in a suspected murder-suicide at a house in Salford. Martina and Eleni were tragically found dead at a house on South Radford Street yesterday morning (Monday, September 23) after emergency services were called over concerns for their welfare.

Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation, with detectives believed to be treating their deaths as a suspected murder-suicide, the Manchester Evening News understands.

The mum, 40, has now been named by friends and neighbours as Martina, with her eight-year-old daughter named as Eleni. Eleni was 'severely disabled', sources also confirmed.

The M.E.N. understands that Salford council was aware of the family and had been involved in Eleni's care. READ MORE: 'Devoted' mum and disabled daughter, 8, at centre of Salford murder-suicide probe named The council has been contacted for a further comment.

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