Murder investigation launched following discovery of body in Wigan

    Photo Credit - Manchester Evening News

    A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body at a house in Wigan.

    Greater Manchester Police were called to an address on Earl Street on Wednesday 21 March at around 10.15pm. A man, believed to be in his 50s, was found dead.

    A 30-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.

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