Pictured: Woman in her 30s who was found dead in flat alongside a man as police launch murder inquiry

Niki Campbell was found dead on Friday morning alongside a man in his 30s
The bodies were found in a flat in Beech Mount in Harpurhey, north Manchester
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths

By Katie French and Richard Spillett Crime Correspondent For Mailonline

Published: 18:23 GMT, 23 December 2017 | Updated: 18:33 GMT, 23 December 2017

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A woman found dead in her flat alongside a man in north Manchester has been named as Niki Campbell.

Friends and family have been paying tribute to the 'beautiful and kind' woman, understood to have been in her 30s, after the tragic news yesterday.

Detectives have launched an investigation after the pair were found dead in a property in the Harpurhey area of the city on Friday morning.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths and that they are treating them as unexplained.

Tragic: Niki Campbell, pictured above, was found dead at a flat in north Manchester on Friday morning

A man and women, both in their 30s, were found dead in a flat in the Harpurhey area of Manchester at 10.10am on Friday morning

Friends and family of Niki, also known as 'NikNak', have left heartbreaking tributes to her on social media.

Rachel Doyle posted on Facebook: 'Can't believe what I've just heard was only talking to her the other day. I've got so many memories of us in our younger daft days feel heartbroken. Fly high mate RIP Niki Campbell.'

Danny Salford wrote: 'Can't believe this another angel took away from us too soon you were the most loyal friend I've ever known you helped me in times I needed someone to talk to. My thoughts are with your family and friends RIP Niki Campbell gone but never ever forgotten.'

Natalie Rose described Niki as one of the 'most beautiful, kind and caring' people she had ever met.

Friends and family of Niki, also known as 'NikNak', have begun leaving heartbreaking tributes to her on social media and at the scene

She added: 'Niki Campbell, can't get my head around the awful news. NikNak you truly was one of the most beautiful kind caring human beings I've ever met, and I will never forget you, in utter shock. RIP beautiful.'

A police spokesman said: 'At around 10.10am today, Friday 22 December 2017, police were called by the North West Ambulance Service to a property on Beech Mount in Harpurhey.

'On arrival, officers discovered the body of a man in his 30s and a woman in her 30s. The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained.

'Forensic officers and detectives will remain at the scene whilst investigations continue.'

Detective Chief Inspector Terry Crompton said: 'We have specially trained officers supporting the families at this very difficult time.

'I would urge anyone with any information that could assist our investigation to please get in touch.'

One neighbour said the people who lived in the Victorian bay-fronted building which was split into flats were mainly male and tended to keep to themselves.

They added they were deeply saddened by the deaths.