An investigation is underway after a teenager was found dead in Salford. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Police believe the drug ecstasy may have contributed the death of a man found with multiple wounds at his home in Salford.
Travis Barber, who was a personal trainer, died on Sunday evening.
A post mortem proved inconclusive.but police don't believe anyone else was involved.
His family say he was "a beautiful boy in every way."
Police have release an image of a teenager found dead in Salford.
Travis Barber, 19, was found dead at his home on Light Oaks Road on Sunday 17th February 2013.
An investigation is continuing to establish the exact cause of death.
The family of a teenager, who was found dead in Salford, have paid tribute to him.
Travis Barber, 19, was found dead at his home on Light Oaks Road in Salford on Sunday 17 February 2013.
– Travis’ mum, Louise“Travis was a beautiful boy in every way. He was kind and considerate and loved his personal training and keeping fit.
“Travis loved music and playing the guitar and he was a wonderful son who was very much loved by his family, who are all devastated by his death.”
Police are no longer treating the death of Travis Barber as suspicious.
A post-mortem examination concluded that whilst the exact cause of death is unascertained, the injuries were consistent with accidental trauma.
Further toxicology tests will be carried out to establish the exact cause of death.
Greater Manchester Police have released a statement as they investigate the death of a teenager.
Travis Barber, 19, was found dead at his home on Lightoaks Road in Salford at about 9.20pm on Sunday.
“I would like to reassure the local community that there is an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Travis Barber and a post mortem is currently taking place.
“We are still trying to establish exactly what has happened and are not ruling out any lines of enquiry at this stage, including the possibility that there is no one else involved.
“Our thoughts are with this young man’s family at this difficult time.
– Chief Superintendent Kevin Mulligan, Greater Manchester Police“We do not believe there is any threat to the local community but there remains an increased police presence in the area to reassure the community. I would reiterate that anyone who has any information regarding this incident should contact us as soon as possible."
Police are trying to work out how and why a 19-year-old man died at a house in Salford.
Detectives believe that Travis Barber, who worked as a personal trainer, may have been deliberately targeted but they don't know why anyone would have attacked him.
Police investigating the death of a man in Salford have released his name.
Travis Barber, a 19-year-old personal trainer, was found at the house with a number of injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A post mortem is yet to take place.
– Superintendent Wayne Miller at Salford“We are still in the very early stages of our enquiries and we are working to establish the full circumstances that led to his death.
“Travis was fairly new to the area and worked as a personal trainer in Stockport. If you know him and have any information about his whereabouts over the weekend please get in touch with the police.
“I understand that people in the area will naturally be concerned about what has happened. I want to reassure them that we have a team of officers investigating this matter and we have also deployed additional local officers to the area."
A murder inquiry has been launched after the body of a teenager was found at a house in Salford.
The 19-year-old man had suffered multiple injuries.
– Detective Supt Jon Chadwick, Greater Manchester PoliceA young man has been tragically killed and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. I want to stress that we are at the early stages of our enquiries. We have a team of detectives working to establish the full circumstances that led to his death.
I know residents will be alarmed by this incident, but I want to reassure the community that a thorough investigation is now taking place and there are extra patrols in the area.
I would urge anyone who has information that can assist our enquiries to call us as soon as possible.
A murder investigation is underway after a teenager was found dead in Salford.
Officers were called to an address on Light Oaks Road and found the body of a 19-year-old man.
He had suffered multiple injuries.
A post mortem will take place later.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.