LIVE: Murder investigation launched as two people killed in Manchester - latest updates

A murder investigation is underway after two people were killed in Moss Side. Emergency services are in attendance on Great Southern Street this morning (November 17).

Greater Manchester Police says two people were treated at the scene as paramedics responded to an incident. Sadly, both were pronounced dead.

One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. A cordon is in place this morning while enquiries take place.

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A spokesperson for GMP Longsight and Moss Side wrote on Facebook: "There is an emergency services presence on Great Southern Street in Moss Side whilst officers respond to an incident. Police have attended and despite the best efforts of emergency services, two people were treated at the scene and have sadly been pronounced dead.

"We have arrested one man on suspicion of murder. Please avoid the area as there is a large emergency service presence while we establish the full circumstances of the incident this morning."

Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed. Greater Manchester Police has been approached for information.

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A cordon remains in place on Great Southern Street.

There are two forensic tents set up on the street.

A forensic tent was put up earlier this morning.

An eyewitness has told the M.E.N. that police were on the scene shortly after 5am today, near Kippax Street.

Both victims were fatally stabbed, the Manchester Evening News understands.

Great Southern Street is closed off between Kippax Street and Ossory Street, according to Inrix.

A reporter is on their way to the scene.

A spokesperson for GMP Longsight and Moss Side