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Police investigating the murder of two men in Moss Side have made an arrest.
Yesterday evening (Thursday 25 June 2020) a woman aged 32 from the Birmingham area was arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder.
She remains in custody for questioning.
Police are continuing to appeal for information.
At around 12.55am on Sunday 21 June 2020, police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard on Caythorpe Street in Moss Side.
A short time later, police were made aware that two men had arrived at hospital with gunshot wounds.
Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, 36-year-old Abayomi Ajose and 21-year-old Cheriff Tall sadly died.
The families of the victims are being kept up to date with the progress of the investigation by specialist liaison officers.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6777 quoting 221 of 21/06/20 or the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Any photos or videos should be uploaded to [email protected]. This can be done anonymously.