A MAN was found dead hanging from an electricity pylon at the side of the motorway in Little Hulton yesterday.

The man, whose identity has not yet been released by police, was spotted by a motorist on the M61 near Cleggs Lane at about 1pm.

He was hanging from a rope tied to the pylon on an embankment.

He was white and aged between 20-30. There was no formal identification on the body.

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances and the coroner has been informed.

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