A man's body has been found just yards from the M61 motorway in Bolton. Police said they were called to the scene in Station Road, Horwich, at about 6.30am today (Monday).
The body of a man in his 40s was discovered by emergency services. His death is 'being treated as unexplained at this time', officers said.
A police cordon has been in place at the scene throughout the day. Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
just click here to give it a go. A forensic tent was pictured on a pathway off Station Road, which is on the border of Horwich and Blackrod, near to the back of a recycling centre.
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