Murder probe launched after suspicious death in Oldham

Enquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances which led to the man’s death

Police officers investigating a suspicious death in Oldham have arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

He remains in custody.

Officers were called to a property on Eldon Street at 7.50pm on Wednesday (May 28) after a 50-year-old man was found deceased.

His family have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Enquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances which led to the man’s death, and officers remain in the area as part of this investigation and for community reassurance.

Detective Inspector Andrew Barrett, from Oldham CID, said: “We are working hard to understand what has happened and get the answers his family deserve.

“At the moment, the man’s cause of death is undetermined, but enquiries are ongoing, and we have made an arrest to progress this investigation forward.

“We have already spoken to several people living in the area, but house to house enquiries are continuing throughout the day.

"We would ask anyone who may have any information about the incident to please pass this onto officers, as it could be of great assistance.”

Anyone with information who hasn’t yet spoken to police, please contact officers on 0161 856 9577 or 101 quoting log 3307 of 28/05/25.

If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can provide information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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