Man found dead in Heywood

Date published: 14 May 2021


A man was found dead in Heywood yesterday (Thursday 13 May).

Police were called to a report of 'a sudden death of a man' on Tonge Street at around 7.10pm.

The man, 26, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “Emergency services attended and a 26-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6635 quoting incident 2591 of 13/05/21.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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