Still no clues as to how three people died in Oldham
Pathologist concludes no cause of death can be established at this current time
Last updated 30th Dec 2020
An investigation is underway into the deaths of two men and a woman who were found unresponsive at an address in the Failsworth area of Oldham.
At 3.30pm on Monday 28 December, police were called by paramedics responding to a report of concern for welfare on Oldham Road.
The post-mortems of the two men - aged 41 and 39 - and 28-year-old woman were carried out yesterday (Tuesday 29 December), to which a pathologist concluded that no cause of death could be ascertained at this current time.the
Samples have been submitted for toxicology assessment and we await those results.
Detectives currently aren't looking to speak to anyone in connection with the incident and are working with the relevant local agencies to ensure there is no wider risk to the public.
All three next of kins have been informed.
An investigation is underway and no arrests have been made.
Detective Chief Inspector James Faulkner, of GMP's Oldham division, said: "My thoughts firstly are with the families of the two men and the woman who tragically have lost their lives - we are offering support to them at this awful time.
"It is important that we are able to establish the circumstances around this tragedy and get the answers for their loved ones through a thorough and comprehensive investigation, and therefore we must keep an open-mind at this very early stage until we have the results of forensic examinations in due course.
"If anyone has any information they think could be linked to this investigation then I encourage them to speak to police or Crimestoppers as it could prove to be significant."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9059 quoting 1595 of 28/12/20. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.