A woman and an eight-year-old girl who were found dead inside a house in Salford have been named.
Martina Karos, who was 40, and eight-year-old Eleni Edwards were discovered by emergency services yesterday after reports of concern for welfare at the house.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they believe there are no suspicious circumstances and they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
A close family member told Sky News Eleni had been born with disabilities and her mother, who was Polish-Italian, had spoken of her own difficulties over the past year.
A police cordon remained in place on Tuesday outside the house on the quiet tree-lined South Radford Street, close to wetlands in Salford.
A wheelchair-accessible vehicle remained parked in the driveway of the house.
A number of neighbours, some of whom said their children went to the same school as Eleni, left flowers, cards and soft toys for police to place along the fence outside the house.
The message in one card reads “Rest in Paradise”.
Tributes near the scene
Milana Kleina, who lives across the road, said she would often wave and exchange greetings with the pair as she walked her son to school.
She said she would often say “hello, princess” to Eleni.
She told Sky News: “It is so shocking. I didn’t know them well, but everything seemed alright with them.
“It is so sad for everyone in the neighbourhood. We have never just experienced anything like this.”
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‘I did not understand why it happened’
Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said Martina spent most of her time looking after her daughter.
Eleni, she said, was “severely disabled and hugely dependant on her mum… she had a walking frame and she would walk with her mum up and down the street outside their house”.
“All I could say was she was a loving and devoted mother to the little girl,” she added.
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Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley said: “My thoughts, and the thoughts of the entire investigation team remain with the family of Martina and Eleni.
“It is such a tragic loss of life, and our main priority is keeping their loved ones updated throughout the investigation.”
The police have thanked the community for their patience, compassion and support while the investigation continues. They have also appealed for information from the public.
“We are working to conclude our investigation and pass a file to the coroner.”
