Residents speak of 'tragic' incident after man falls to his death from roof

Residents have spoken of the 'tragic' incident which saw a man fall to his death from a roof in Salford.

The Independent Office for Conduct (IOPC) says it's been 'notified' of the death after a man died in Eccles on Friday afternoon (today) after officers were called to a house over concerns for his welfare.

Greater Manchester Police said its officers were called at 12.30pm to reports of a 'concern for welfare' on Trevor Road in the Winton area.

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A spokesman said the man concerned was 'located' on a roof, but fell a short time later and suffered injuries that proved to be fatal. The Manchester Evening News understands the man was on more than one roof before he fell. He hasn't been named and no age for him has been revealed either as inquiries continue.

Roads in the surrounding area - largely Parrin Lane - were cordoned off, with firefighters and paramedics also called to the scene. According to unconfirmed reports, the air ambulance was also present.

Residents of Parrin Lane and the nearby area expressed their sadness at the tragic incident. A neighbour said: "I came home from work to my road cordoned off. I didn’t realise how serious it was until I’d read online what had happened.”

“It's tragic. My condolences to his family,” one passer-by said.

“How awful. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones,” another said.

Another resident added: “We weren’t here when it happened but there’s been nonstop police cars back and forth all afternoon, the fire brigade and forensics. The poor lad. I hope his family gets all the support they need now.”

Investigators from IOPC attended the scene of the incident and in a statement said it was notified of the