BREAKING: Body of man found near school with heavy police presence

There is a heavy police presence outside a school in Bolton this morning after a body of a man was found.

Several police vehicles are reportedly stationed on Chorley New Road in Horwich, outside the St Joseph's RC High School. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said officers are responding to concerns for a person's welfare.

Sadly, GMP later confirmed a man had been found dead.

In a statement, a spokesman said: "Officers were called to Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, at around 7:20am this morning where the body of a man was found.

"Identification still needs to take place but it's not believed to suspicious."

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The 'isolated incident' is not linked to the school. In a message sent to parents, which has been seen by the Manchester Evening News, the school said all students were safe.

The message said: "Please note there has been a police incident near school this morning. Whilst you may have been concerned please be assured all students are presently safe and in end of year assemblies and there is no need to be alarmed.

"This incident is an isolated incident and has nothing to do with school, staff or pupils, but police vehicles are parked next to school whilst dealing with it. Thank you."

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In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said:

"Officers were called to Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, at around 7:20am this morning where the body of a man was found.

"Identification still needs to take place but it's