BREAKING: Murder probe launched after elderly man found dead

A murder investigation has been launched after an elderly man was found dead at a property in Old Trafford.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Edgbaston Drive at around 9.30am on Wednesday morning after a receiving a concern for welfare report. A man, aged in his 80s, was tragically found dead.

A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police said. He remains in custody to be questioned by detectives.

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Earlier today, police remained at the scene on Edgbaston Drive. Pictures showed at least two police cars stationed on the road.

Detectives were also spotted carrying out enquiries. In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Yesterday morning at 9:30am, officers were called to a report of a concern for the welfare of a male in a property on Edgbaston Drive, Stretford.

"Officers attended and a man in his 80s was sadly confirmed dead at the scene. A 51-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody for questioning."

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