Greater Manchester Police Release One Suspect in Walkden House Fire Fatalities

Greater Manchester Police have released one man on bail as investigations proceed into a fatal house fire in Walkden, Salford, which claimed the lives of a seven-year-old girl and her aunt. The released man, aged 22, was apprehended on suspicion of murder. A 23-year-old man remains in custody for questioning concerning the incident.

The fire occurred at a property on Jackson Street in the early hours, prompting a significant emergency response. The deceased have been identified as the young girl and her aunt, whose names have not yet been publicly released by authorities. The ongoing police inquiry seeks to establish the precise circumstances that led to the blaze and the subsequent fatalities.

Police have appealed for any individuals with information regarding the fire to come forward to assist with their investigation.