Six arrested after body is found in house
POLICE LAUNCH MURDER INVESTIGATION
SIX people were in custody last night in connection with a murder investigation.
Paramedics were called to a report of an ‘unresponsive male’ at a property on Palatine Street in the Newbold area of Rochdale shortly after 10.30pm on Saturday night.
The ambulance service attended and alerted police. On arrival officers discovered the body of a man in his 50s inside the property.
A murder investigation was launched and two men – aged 49 and 43 – and a 44-year-old woman were all arrested on suspicion of murder.
They remain in custody being questioned by officers.
Yesterday, a further three people were arrested on suspicion of murder. This includes a 70-yearold man, a 69-year-old woman and a 47-year-old woman.
A GMP spokesman said: “The ambulance service attended and alerted police. On arrival officers discovered the body of man inside the property. A murder investiga- tion was immediately launched.” Forensic investigations are believed to be ongoing at the house.
No cause of death has been revealed and it’s believed a post-mortem examination is due to be held.
One resident said: “It was raining last night, we didn’t hear a disturbance. Then we saw the police arrive. I couldn’t sleep. I’m so shocked. It’s a really quiet street.”
Another told the M.E.N.: “The ambulance came at about 8.30pm. Then the paramedics came.
“We thought nothing of it. Then the police were flying down. Then we knew it was serious as CID came down.
“I’m shocked. It’s a close-knit street, we all look out for each other, look out for our neighbours. It’s a nice peaceful community. When something like that happens it shocks you. You don’t expect something like this to happen on your doorstep. This street is usually full of kids but it’s quiet today. I didn’t sleep last night. Because it’s your street you panic.”
Detective Superintendent Debbie Dooley, from GMP’s Rochdale borough, said: “This is a fast-moving investigation and we now have a further three people in custody bringing the total number of arrests to six so far.
“However, our investigation does not stop here and we would continue to urge the public to get in touch with any information they have. “You might have seen or heard something untoward or suspicious and have yet to come forward to police. “Any information could prove vital in finding those responsible for this man’s death.” Call police on 101, quoting incident number 2204 of 11th August, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
We saw the police arrive. I couldn’t sleep. I’m so shocked. It’s a really quiet street Street resident