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Man’s body found in children’s play area


Police called to reports of a body found on Yarrow Place, Halliwell, Bolton.

Police attended at a children’s play area on Yarrow Place at 06:50am on Monday 04 April 2016, following reports that a body had been found.

The body of an Asian man aged between 30 and 40-years-old has now been recovered and officers are currently working to establish his identity.

The man is described as being very slim with a close cut beard and short dark greying hair. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, grey jogging bottoms and white trainers.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at Bolton on 0161 856 5761 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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