Man and woman found dead at house in Rochdale

Emergency services rushed to a property on Wednesday afternoon

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 22nd Feb 2024

Police have found the body of a man and woman at a house in Rochdale.

Officers were called to a property on The Woods at around 2pm on Wednesday, following concern for the welfare of an elderly man and woman.

A 74-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Wednesday 21 February 2024, at around 2pm, officers were called to a concern for welfare of an elderly man and woman at a property on The Woods, Rochdale.

"Emergency services attended the scene and sadly, a 74-year-old man and 75-year-old woman were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their loved ones have since been informed.

"A scene remains in place at the property while officers conduct further enquiries."

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