Two people killed in 'suspicious' house fire
A man and a woman have been found dead after a house fire in Greater Manchester
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Saturday, 10, Oct 2009 12:18
By Sarah Garrod.
A man and a woman have been found dead after a house fire in Greater Manchester which police are treating as suspicious.
Police said the two people, who are both believed to be in their 50s, suffered injuries which did not appear to have been caused by the fire.
The woman was found dead at the scene while the man was taken to hospital where he died. The fire was at a house on Darley Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, and was reported at 1715 BST on Friday.
A police spokesman said: "The deaths are being treated as suspicious at this stage and a team of detectives are currently working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident."
A joint investigation has been launched by the Fire Service and Greater Manchester Police, who are appealing for witnesses.
Det Ch Supt Darren Shenton said: "A more detailed examination to establish the cause of the injuries will take place over the weekend.
"We are also continuing to seek the extended families of those who we believe to be the occupants of the house."