Murder probe as man, 59, found dead and police cordon off two homes
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA murder investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a house in south Manchester. Police descended on Astbury Avenue, a cul-de-sac in Chorlton, at around 11.35pm last night (Sunday, November 10) after a call was made 'regarding a concern for welfare'.
Sadly, a 59-year-old man was found dead inside a home. A short time later, a 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of his murder, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said.
He has been taken into custody to be quizzed by detectives. READ NEXT: Tragedy as woman found dead inside house after fire breaks out in early hours Officers believe the victim and the suspect were 'known to each other'.
The incident is being treated as isolated, police added. There is not believed to be any wider risk to the community. A Home Office post-mortem is due to be carried out later today (November 11).
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