Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a man in Salford.
At around 1.20am on Wednesday 20 January 2016, police were called to Irwell Street in Ordsall following reports that a tent located under a railway bridge was on fire.
When Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue extinguished the fire, a man’s body was discovered in the tent.
The man has been identified as 23-year-old Daniel Smith. Specialist officers are now providing support to his family.
A Home Office post-mortem examination concluded that Daniel died from multiple injuries.
Two 24-year-old men from Manchester have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with information should call GMP’s Major Incident Team on 0161 856 8797, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
