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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Adam Forrest

Manchester incident: Bodies of two men found by police in Newton Heath area

Hopgarth Walk area of Manchester's Newton Heath ( Google Maps )

Two men in the 50s have been found dead at an address in Manchester, police said.

Greater Manchester Police officers were called out to a property in Hopgarth Walk in the Newton Heath area of the city earlier on Tuesday after reports of concern for the welfare of a man.

The bodies of two men believed to be in their 50s were discovered, the force said.

A statement from the force said inquiries into the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain ongoing and a post-mortem examination will take place over the coming days.

Officers are currently at the scene to carry out inquiries.

A police spokesperson said: “A scene is currently in place on Hopgarth Walk in Newton Heath … The scene will remain in place while officers carry out their enquiries.”

“Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain ongoing and a Home Office Post Mortem examination will take place over the coming days.”

Anyone with information should contact police 0161 856 1146 quoting reference number 1226 of 07/05/19 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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