LIVE: Greater Manchester murder probe continues at scene after man, 21, killed and boy arrested - updates

A murder investigation is underway after a 21-year-old man was killed in Trafford.

Officers were called to a 'disturbance' at a house on Kings Road in Old Trafford at around 7.45pm last night (Wednesday). A 21-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after suffering serious injuries.

An investigation was launched and a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder. A 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in the nearby area.

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Last night, they both remained in custody for questioning. Patrols were stepped up in the area.

This morning, a cordon remains in place around a row of terraced houses on Kings Road. At least two police cars remain on the scene.

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Detective Superintendent Jane Higham said:

"Firstly, my thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this time. Officers have been deployed to support them. We are in the very early stages of a murder investigation, and a team of experienced officers will be working throughout the night and over the coming days to understand a timeline of events that will help us piece together what has happened this evening.

"We recognise that incidents of this nature will cause concern in our communities, not just in Old Trafford, but across Greater Manchester and as a result there will be a visible increase of police officers in the area over the coming days whilst detectives investigate. Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to come and speak to us.

"I would urge people who were in the area at the time of the incident, or