Man found dead after police called over 'concern for welfare'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man was found dead after police were called to a 'concern for welfare' report in Tameside. Officers were called to the scene in the Ridge Hill area of Stalybridge yesterday afternoon (Thursday).
Pictures showed a footpath taped off from Springs Lane to an area of open field. Police said the body of a man aged in his 70s was sadly found.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called to a concern for welfare report on Thursday afternoon.
Sadly, a man believed to be in aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. "There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances." Read more of today's top stories here READ NEXT:
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