Man found dead as police shut off street

Police have closed off a Greater Manchester street after a man was found dead. Officers were called out to Uplands in Alkrington, Middleton, following concerns for a man's welfare this morning (October 31).

Tragically, officers found the man's body after arriving on the scene. His death is not being treated as suspicious, Greater Manchester Police says.

Police remain in attendance on Uplands this afternoon. Two GMP cars and a police van have been parked up on the street, while a stretch of Uplands remains taped off.

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An officer is also standing on the cordon. It's understood the man is yet to be formally identified. The scene is expected to remain in place while enquiries continue today.

A GMP spokesman said: "Officers were called to a concern for welfare at Uplands in Middleton at around 11:36am this morning (Thursday, October 31 2024). Sadly, the body of a man was found.

"His death is not being treated as suspicious. A scene remains in place whilst enquiries are made into the exact circumstances of his death."