Police treating man's death in Wigan as 'suspicious'

Greater Manchester Police say they're treating the circumstances around a man's death in Wigan as 'suspicious'.

Officers were called to a property on Ince Green Lane in Ince, at around 6.30pm on Monday.

Paramedics also attended, but the 20-year-old man died.

Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst of GMP’s Wigan Division said: “We are investigating the circumstances and have three males in custody helping us with our enquiries.

“The investigation is still in its infancy. I want to appeal to anyone present during the late afternoon and evening around the Ince Green Lane and Ince area who may have witnessed the incident or saw something suspicious.

“Anyone with CCTV, dashcam or Ring doorbell footage should contact Wigan CID on 0161 856 3034 or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.”

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