The young woman was found dead in the flat near the venue’s sister site The Deaf Institute
10:41, 18 Oct 2025Updated 10:41, 18 Oct 2025
The Deaf Institute(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Three people arrested after a young woman was found dead at a Manchester flat have been released on bail, police have confirmed.
The 19-year-old was found unresponsive at an address on Grosvenor Street, off Oxford Road, in the early hours of Thursday (October 16).
Greater Manchester Police were called to the flat over reports of a concern for welfare.
The woman was a member of staff at Gorilla, bosses confirmed. The flat is reportedly close to sister venue The Deaf Institute.
The Manchester Evening News understands the member of staff was not on shift at the time and the incident was not directly connected to either venue.
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Three arrests were made in connection with alleged drugs supply. In an update issued today (October 18), a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said all three had since been bailed. Enquiries are ongoing.
Bosses at The Deaf Institute previously said in a statement: “We can confirm that in the early hours of Thursday morning a team member from our Gorilla venue tragically passed away in an apartment on Grosvenor Street.
“We do not have any detailed information as to what occurred at this time, and it would be inappropriate for us to comment further particularly whilst there is an ongoing police investigation.
“Naturally, we have reached out to Greater Manchester Police and informed them that we will assist in any way we can in terms of uncovering what has happened.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of our deceased colleague at this very sad time.”