An investigation has been launced after a man was discovered dead close to the M60 motorway.
Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a man being found unconscious on a nearby field on Monday morning.
Officers rushed to the scene and located the man on land between Prestwich Heys Football Club and Parrenthorn Road. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A GMP spokesperson said: “At around 10.45am yesterday morning (Monday, April 14 2025), we were called to reports of an unconscious male on Sandgate Road in Whitefield, Bury.
“Officers attended and sadly found a body in nearby open ground. Enquiries into the man’s death are ongoing.”
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