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A cordon is in place around a woodland area in Wythenshawe after a man's body was found.

The body was uncovered in a wooded area off Threapwood Road this morning (August 15) after officers responded to 'reports of an unconscious male'. A man - aged in his 40s - has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Officers have taped off the wooded area, known as 'Big Wood', between the Concord Business Park and Peel Hall tram. A number of police vehicles are stationed on the scene, which is between Threapwood Road and Simonsway.

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In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 7.30am this morning (Thursday 15 August 2024), we were called to reports of an unconscious male on Threapwood Road in Wythenshawe. Officers attended and sadly found a body in the wooded area.

"No identification has taken place at this stage. A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Enquiries are ongoing."

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In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said:

"At around 7.30am this morning (Thursday 15 August 2024), we were called to reports of an unconscious male on Threapwood Road in Wythenshawe.

"Officers attended and sadly found a body in the wooded area.

"No identification has taken place at this stage.

"A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody."

Greta has sent this clip from the area of Big Wood that isn't cordoned off.

Big Wood isn’t a park - there a few paths for ramblers and dog walkers but stray off these and you’d struggle to get far. Off the paths is overgrown with nettles and brambles.