The body of a man in his 50s has been found after police were called to a concern for welfare.
Lancashire Police confirmed the body of a man had been found in a wooded area in Turton just before 10pm last night (Sunday, April 14).
The man was believed to have been found in a wooded area near The Barlow in Edgworth.
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Lancashire Police said: “We were called to a concern for welfare in a wooded area of Turton at around 9:45pm last night.
“Very sadly, the body of a man in his 50s was found. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this distressing time.
“His death is being treated as non-suspicious, and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course.”
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