Blackshaw Lane, Bolton – two men arrested on suspicion of murder

Greater Manchester Police were called shortly after 12.05am on Sunday, May 17, after an unresponsive man in his 50s was found outside a property on Blackshaw Lane.

Officers attended, and the man had passed away.

Two men, aged 48 and 49, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Craig Hurst of the Bolton CID team said: “The investigation is at a very early stage, and our enquiries are ongoing into what has led to the man’s death.

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“If anybody has any information that they think may assist us, particularly those who may have been in the area yesterday evening/ the early hours of this morning, please get in touch.”

Anybody with information should contact the CID office at Bolton on 0161 856 5757 quoting log number 34 of 17.05.2026 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

In a statement on social media, Cllr Ayyub Patel, who represents the Rumworth ward, said: “Police Presence – Ivybridge House, Blackshaw Lane, Deane

“Just to reassure everyone – there’s no need to be worried or alarmed.

“Police are currently dealing with a suspicious death, which is why there is an increased police presence around Ivybridge House today.  

“This is a contained incident and there is no wider risk to the community.

“Any official updates will come directly from Greater Manchester Police.”