Murder investigation launched in Tameside after man's body found
Police patrols have been stepped up
A murder investigation's underway after the body of a man was found at an address in Tameside.
Police were called at about 10:30am yesterday morning (Sunday 3 July) to report of concern for the welfare of a man at a property on Riverside, Mossley.
Officers then discovered the body of a man, believed to be in his 30s.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Jamie Daniels, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “Following the initial stages of our investigation we now know that there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of this man and believe this may have been a targeted attack.
"While this enquiry is very much in its infancy and we are keeping an open mind, we would appeal to anyone with any information whatsoever to come forward and speak to the police.
"This man was someone’s son, someone’s partner, someone’s brother, someone’s father and we are determined to do all we can to find out who is responsible and bring them to justice.
“There will be an increase in officers in the local area while our investigation progresses through the evening and tomorrow.
“I would ask anyone with any information at all about this incident to please contact police as soon as possible.”