Woman held over double killing at outdoor lockdown party

A 32-year-old woman has been arrested over a double killing at an outdoor lockdown party.

Abayomi Ajose, 36, was gunned down along with 21-year-old Cheriff Tall at a “spontaneous gathering” which followed hours after a Black Lives Matter family event nearby in Moss Side, Manchester, on Saturday.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “Yesterday evening (Thursday) 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.”