Detectives have launched a murder investigation after two people were found dead inside a house in Higher Walton.

Officers were called at 1.40pm on Saturday (November 20) to a concern for the safety of the occupants of a property in Cann Bridge Street. Officers have forced entry and sadly found a man and a woman deceased.

Their deaths are being treated as suspicious and a scene is currently in place.

A 35-year-old local man has this evening been arrested on suspicion of their murders. He remains in custody at this time.

The family of the victims have been made aware of the latest development and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

A dedicated team of detectives have been assigned to the case and enquiries are very much ongoing.

Reassurance patrols have been stepped up in the area as a precaution.

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log 0841 of November 20, 2021.