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Body of young man discovered on Ashton street

Friday, 25 June 2021 at 12:30

Portland Street South, where the discovery was made. Image: Google Maps.

The body of a man in his 20s has been discovered on a street in Ashton. 

Greater Manchester Police say they were called at around 1pm on Thursday afternoon (24 June) to Portland Street South to concerns about the welfare of a man. 

Paramedics from North West Ambulance Service also attended but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

GMP believe there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. 

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