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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Damon Wilkinson

Police have launched an investigation after a man's body was found outside a gym

An investigation has been launched after a body was found outside a gym in Wigan.

Police say the man's body was discovered in Hindley this morning.

Apex Gym on a small industrial estate off Lowe Mill Lane was reportedly cordoned off earlier today.

In a post on Facebook the gym said: "Just to stop speculation, yes the police are at the gym, through no fault of ours.

"An incident occured after the gym closed and we are helping them with their enquires."

A GMP statement said: "Police were called at around 7.10am on Sunday 7 July 2019, to reports that the body of a man had been found outside a gym on Lowe Mill Lane, Hindley.

"Inquiries into the man’s death are ongoing."

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Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 642 of 07/07/19 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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