Three further arrests made as Oldham murder investigation continues

Police were called to a property on Eldon Street at around 7.50pm on Wednesday, May 28 after a 50-year-old man was found deceased

Police officers investigating the death of a man in Oldham - reported to be have been former rugby league player Mick Martindale.- have secured a further three arrests as their work continues.

Officers were called to a property on Eldon Street at around 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.

Yesterday (Tuesday), two men, aged 50 and 52, were arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.  

They have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

A 64-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder last week has also since been released on bail.

As officers continue their investigation, they are asking for anyone in the community with any information to please come forward.

This includes anyone who believes they saw something suspicious in the area last week, or has CCTV or doorbell footage capturing events from around the time.

Detective Chief Inspector Zahid Latif, from GMP’s Oldham district, said: “We have now made four arrests as part of this investigation, and are continuing at pace with our enquiries as we work to establish the full circumstances of this man’s death.

“Ultimately, we want to provide key answers for his family and friends, and I would urge anyone in the community with information to please come forward.”

You can contact police via: gmp.police.uk, or by calling 0161 856 9577 or 101, quoting log 3307 of 28/05/25.

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

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