A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 57-year-old man fell from a balcony of a tower block.

Greater Manchester Police said the man died in hospital after falling from the fourth floor of Black Friar Court in Salford.

Officers were called at just after 8.40pm on Sunday to reports a man had fallen from a balcony.

A 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman have been arrested and remain in custody for questioning, police said.

Officers said the investigation was in the “initial phases” and appealed for members of the public “who may have been in the area, or at the address” to come forward.

Detective Inspector David Ogden said: “We know the community will be concerned about this tragic death, and we share their concern.

“We’re appealing to anyone who has not yet spoken to us.

“Please don’t assume that what you know is already known to us.

“The smallest piece of information may be crucial to our investigation and towards getting answers for this man’s family.”

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