Ashley Walsh: Oldham missing man inquiry becomes murder probe

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Ashley Walsh was last seen in Blackley, Manchester, on 7 January

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who went missing in Manchester 10 days ago.

Ashley Walsh, 34, from Failsworth, was last seen in Kintore Walk in Blackley on the night of 7 January, Greater Manchester Police said.

Detectives said they now believe Mr Walsh may have come to "serious harm".

The two men, aged 33 and 45, remain in custody and a woman, 30, was also held on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

A crime scene has been set up at Sandhills Park in Collyhurst.

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.

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