Greater Manchester Police cordoned off Ashton Street in Dukinfield at around 10:15am this morning.
It has now been confirmed the body of a male has been found.
It has also been confirmed there is no wider danger to the public.
GMP commented: “At 10.15am this morning (Thursday, October 3) we were called to Ashton Street, Dukinfield, to reports of concern for welfare.
“Emergency services attended and sadly discovered the body of a man believed to be in his 40s.
“We do not believe there is a risk to the wider public. A scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing.”

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