Woman and girl found dead in Salford home named – as police say they believe ‘there are no suspicious circumstances’
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.
The scene in Salford where a 40-year-old woman and an eight-year-old girl have both been found dead inside a property
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.”
Police have announced a £20,000 reward in the hunt for the killers of a man in north London in March.
Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, died after being shot in the head in Waverley Road, Tottenham at 8.45pm on 20 March, the Metropolitan Police said.
The Met, which announced the reward from the independent charity Crimestoppers, said officers believed the shooting was a case of mistaken identity.
Police now want to speak to two people in connection with the incident.
DCI Rebecca Woodsford, who is leading the investigation, said: “There is someone out there who knows what happened that night, and we are urging those individuals to find it in their heart to come forward. It could be exactly what we need to locate those responsible.”
Images of the two people police would like to speak to. Pics: Metropolitan Police
A targeted attack
Police believe the suspects, who got out of a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander, which was later recovered burned out, were taking part in a targeted attack.
On the night of the murder, Mahad had spent the early evening with his friend at their home.
They were breaking their fast outside when the Mitsubishi Outlander approached and the suspects opened fire, striking Mahad and his friend multiple times.
Mahad’s 26-year-old friend received treatment for a gunshot wound to his leg.
The force suspects another stolen vehicle, a blue Jaguar, was used to transport the suspects to and from the Mitsubishi.
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The stolen cars from the night. Pics: Metropolitan Police
Police arrested four adult men in March and April on suspicion of murder, who were subsequently bailed.
The investigation so far has led officers to believe whoever killed Mahad set out to hurt someone else in a pre-planned, targeted attack.
Appealing to the public for information, Mahad’s youngest sister said: “To stay silent is to be complicit. To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father.”
Pic: Metropolitan Police
The reward, which is offered for information that leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those responsible, is available for three months and is due to expire on 20 March 2026.
Ferry passengers getting home for Christmas from Dover face delays of up to one hour after French border controls were hit by IT issues.
The border began experiencing technology issues before peak traffic arrival on Saturday morning.
Port of Dover Travel said in a post on X, at 9.21am, that there were still ongoing issues which were resulting in delays. It later confirmed delays were still ongoing at 12.02pm.
The organisation, which has not since issued an update, also urged passengers not to arrive more than two hours before their ferry leaves.
The Port of Dover estimates nearly 30,000 cars will board for outward journeys during the festive period, with traffic peaking between 6am and 1pm from Friday to Sunday.
It is forecast to be the busiest Christmas period on record for Dover crossings. Pic: Getty
It is also forecast to be the busiest year on record for the Christmas getaway in the UK.
P&O Ferries, which operates some of the ships from the port, said there are large queues on the approach roads and in the buffer area.
But once through passengers will face a smooth journey with no check-in delays, it added.
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The Port of Dover added in the post: “We also ask that all port-bound traffic remain on the main roads to the port, the A20 and A2, and keep the local roads clear for the community.
“If customers do miss their scheduled sailing due to the wait times, their ferry operator will place them on the next available crossing.”
Simon Jones, an AA expert patrol, said: “It’s beginning to look a lot like traffic. Our advice is simple: plan ahead, check your route and allow extra time. Patience will be your best present this year.”
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