Man's body found in woodland in tragic discovery
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe body of a man was discovered in a patch of woodland in Tameside on Thursday (October 3). Emergency services were called to a concern for welfare report off Ashton Street in the Dukinfield area at around 10.15am.
Officers tragically recovered the body of a man, thought to be aged in his 40s. No further details about his identity have been released by police, who said there is not believed to be a 'wider risk to the public'.
Police vehicles were pictured at the scene on Thursday, with the area cordoned off. Ashton Street, a continuation of Shepley Road close to the Globe roundabout, was lined with officers throughout the morning. READ MORE Man guilty of murdering his mum after stamping on her head Officers were standing guard at the scene before a private ambulance arrived.
An investigation into the man's death is now underway, with enquiries ongoing. Locals have spoken of their shock following the incident.
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