Wigan road cordoned off after the discovery of a man's body

A Wigan road was sealed off following the discovery of a man's body.

Emergency services were called to Belle Green Lane, Ince, on the afternoon of Friday February 25 after the grim find.

A police cordon was set up as investigations were launched in case foul play was involved.

But it was later established that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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Belle Green Lane

As a result the operation was wound down.

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"A man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death."

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Police sealed off the street while investigations continued

The coroner has since been informed of the death.

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