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Man found dead in Bolton as wooded area closed by police
The scene on Manchester Road in Over Hulton has seen a small area of woodland which backs onto an open field closed off, with police tape stopping the public access and a police community support officer (PCSO) also guarding the scene.
At around 1.30pm, Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a man had died following a ‘concern for welfare incident’.
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At it height, the police scene included at least four cars, a crime scene investigation van, a police helicopter, and an air ambulance, according to witnesses.
Forensics officers wearing full body suits could be seen entering the woodland with equipment.
The scene remains in place as of 1.45pm.