Murder probe continues after man's death

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surround a man's death in Hindley yesterday (Monday).
By The Newsroom
Published 15th May 2018, 10:48 BST
Updated 15th May 2018, 16:35 BST
Scenes of crime officers in Atherton Road, HindleyScenes of crime officers in Atherton Road, Hindley
Scenes of crime officers in Atherton Road, Hindley

Police were called to a property on Atherton Road after receiving concerns for the welfare of a man were reported shortly after 1pm.

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They found the body of a man believed to be in his 40s.

Police at the scene of the murder probe in HindleyPolice at the scene of the murder probe in Hindley
Police at the scene of the murder probe in Hindley

A 48-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody for questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 7292, quoting incident 983 of May 14, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.