Man dies after College Bank Way fire

Date published: 11 September 2019


A 57-year-old man has sadly died following a fire at Mardyke, College Bank Way, Rochdale during the early hours of Monday morning (9 September).

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the man died due to complications relating to smoke inhalation.

The 42-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman arrested earlier this week on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life have since been bailed.

Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 8441, quoting incident number 0135 of 09/9/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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