Young man at centre of Old Trafford murder investigation named as neighbourhood is left reeling

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The young man at the centre of a murder investigation in Old Trafford has been named as Salah Eldin Adam. The 21-year-old has been identified locally as the victim of the fatal 'targeted' incident on Kings Road last night (Wednesday).

Police were initially called to a 'disturbance' at a house at around 7.45pm. Mr Adam suffered serious injuries and sadly died at the scene.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community A spokesperson for South Manchester Coroners' Court confirmed a file in relation to Mr Adam's death had been passed to the coroner.

An inquest into his death will open in due course. This afternoon (Thursday), a cordon remained in place around two houses as forensic officers scoured the scene for evidence.