A major investigation was launched in Rochdale today after the death of a man found lying 'unresponsive' on a street, police have said. Two men - aged 61 and 48 - have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in police custody today for questioning.
Lancashire Police said an investigation was underway 'to establish the full circumstances', with a senior detective saying he was 'very much keeping an open mind'.
Police were called to Tong Lane, off the main Market Street in Whitworth, at 7.20am today - Thursday. The man, who hasn't been named, was later confirmed dead at the scene. No age for him has been revealed as yet.
