BREAKING: Police tent in place and forensics at scene near flats after 'man found dead' - latest updates

A police tent is in place near some flats in Salford after a man was reportedly found dead.

Officers are at the scene this morning near the Adelphi Wharf flats on Adelphi Street. The Manchester Evening News understands that the man's body was discovered at around 8am.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed that officers 'received a report of concern for the welfare of a man in a courtyard'. An investigation is ongoing and forensic officers are at the scene.

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In a statement, GMP said: "At around 8:20am on Tuesday 11 October 2022, GMP received a report of concern for the welfare of a male in a courtyard on Adelphi Street, Salford. Emergency services are in attendance.

"Anyone with information should contact GMP via 101 quoting 606 11/10/22."

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A GMP spokesperson said:

"At around 8:20am on Tuesday 11 October 2022, GMP received a report of concern for the welfare of a male in a courtyard on Adelphi Street, Salford.

"Emergency services are in attendance. Anyone with information should contact GMP via 101 quoting 606 11/10/22."