Three arrested in connection with murder of Salford's 'Mr Big'

Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Salford's so-called 'Mr Big'.

Paul Massey was shot dead outside his house on Manchester Road in Clifton in July 2015.

This morning (Wednesday 30th May 2018), a 37-year-old man was arrested at the airport on suspicion of murdering Massey as well as John Kinsella in Liverpool earlier this month.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested at the airport on suspicion of assisting an offender and a 48-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, following a raid at a house in Salford.

Detective Chief Inspector Carl Jones, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said:

“Today’s arrests have come as a result of a joint operation between Greater Manchester Police and Merseyside Police.

“We currently have two people in custody arrested in connection with the murder of Paul Massey and they will be questioned by GMP detectives.

“These are the first arrests that have been made in connection with Paul’s death and the investigation remains focused on establishing the truth and bringing answers to his family.

“Although the murders of Paul Massey and John Kinsella remain separate investigations by individual police forces, we will continue to liaise with colleagues from Merseyside Police as further enquiries are carried out.”

All three suspects are in custody being questionned.

Both families have been informed of the arrests.