Man and woman found dead following incident at home in Rochdale
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that two people died at the property
Last updated 30th Dec 2024
Two people have been found dead following an suspected gas leak at a property in Rochdale, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.
Officers said they were alerted to a property on Foxholes Road at around 5:10pm on Friday evening (December 27th).
When responders arrived at the area, they had received reports of concern for the occupants' welfare at the property.
After getting through the door, they found that a man in his 60s had died at the property, while a woman in her 80s was requiring immediate medical attention.
The woman was taken to hospital immediately following her discovery at the property, but despite their best efforts - the woman sadly passed away.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding their deaths. Investigations are ongoing."
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were in attendance alongside police officers shortly after the incident was declared.
"At just before 6.15pm on Friday (December 27) three fire engines from Rochdale and Littleborough fire stations were called by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) reports of a concern for welfare on Foxholes Road in Rochdale," they said in their statement.
“Firefighters worked alongside colleagues from North West Ambulance Service and Cadent Gas to make the scene and surrounding area safe. Crews were in attendance for around one hour and 45 minutes.”
Gas operator Cadent confirmed that following the incident, engineers had attended the property as part of the "multi-agency response".
They added in a statement: "As the region’s gas emergency service, it is routine in an incident of this nature for Cadent to be asked to check everything associated with gas is safe.
"We did this and left about 45 minutes after our arrival at the address.
"We now know that two people have died and, on behalf of everyone at Cadent, I offer our sincere condolences to their family and friends."