Officers were called to Great Southern Street at 5am
The suspect arrested in connection with a double murder probe in Moss Side is now being held under the Mental Health Act, police said tonight.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. Police said they were not looking for anyone else following the arrest.In an update tonight, Greater Manchester Police said: "The man who was arrested on suspicion of murder earlier today has now been detained under the Mental Health Act after being assessed by medical professionals. Through initial enquiries, we believe that the suspect and one of the victims were known to each another.
“We have launched a murder investigation, and detectives from our Major Incident Team continue to work diligently conducting CCTV trawls and speaking to witnesses to find out what has happened to the victims. We swiftly made an arrest this morning and we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this.
“If you have any concerns, please speak to them, they are there to lend a listening ear. I’d like to thank the local community who have all really pulled together and cooperated with our enquiries.
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