UPDATED: Man and woman bailed following man's death in Werneth
Date published: 22 August 2018
The taped-off scene at Devon Street this afternoon (Wednesday)
The 50-year-old man and 30-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a man in Werneth have been bailed pending further enquiries.
The result of the Home Office Post Mortem is unascertained at this time and enquiries remain on-going.
A murder investigation was launched after the body of a man was found.
Shortly before 4.30pm on Tuesday, officers patrolling the area around Devon Street, found the body of a man on waste land next to Devon Street.
The man, who is believed to be in his 30s, was sadly confirmed dead by paramedics at the scene.
Superintendent Debbie Dooley, from GMP’s Oldham borough, said: “My thoughts are with the man’s family at this devastating time.
"My team and I will be working hard to give them all of the answers to the questions they understandably have.
“Our enquiries are in the very early stages and there are a lot of pieces to this puzzle missing.
“I would like to hear from anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or knows how the man may have come to his death to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8972, alternatively call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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