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The landmark Owens Park Tower could be demolished under new plans for Manchester University's Fallowfield campus. University bosses have unveiled proposals to replace existing accommodation with what they describe as 3,300 'new bedspaces' on the site covering Owens Park, Oak House and Woolton Hall.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA University of Manchester student has been found dead at his halls of resident on the university’s Fallowfield campus. The man, a 19-year-old, was discovered on Thursday October 8 at around 5pm after police responded to a call for concern for his welfare.Police entered the residence and the student, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene, Manchester Evening News reports.In a statement from the University of Manchester, Dr Simon Merrywest, Director of Student Experience, confirmed the tragedy as unrelated to coronavirus.

hereIn a statement from the university also issued on behalf of the student's family Dr Simon Merrywest, director for the student experience at the University of Manchester, said the tragedy wasn't Covid-19-related.He said: "We can confirm that very sadly one of our students was found deceased in their hall of residence at around 5pm on Thursday, October 8."We are providing all possible support to their family and friends and our utmost sympathies go out to them."The family have asked us to make it clear that this incident is not Covid-19-related and that they would wish to see their privacy respected at this difficult time."The university is working closely with the Manchester's Coroners Office, so we will not be able to comment any