GMP Detectives are appealing for further information following an unexplained death at a property in Wigan

On Wednesday 9 August 2023 at around 9am, officers were called to a concern for welfare of a man at a property on Fern Close in Shevington, Wigan.

Emergency services attended the scene and a 45-year-old man was sadly found deceased at the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.

A scene remains in place while officers continue to make further enquiries.

Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst of GMP’s Wigan district said: “Our thoughts are of course with the family and loved ones of the victim who sadly was found deceased in his own home. Our officers are currently supporting the victim’s loved ones at this very difficult and upsetting time.

“We are continuing our enquires to fully establish the circumstances leading up to his death as we are unable to confirm currently how he has passed away.

“We would like to reassure the public that we believe this to be an isolated incident that possess no wider threat to the public and we are doing all we can to understand the full circumstances.

“If you live the local area or have travelled near Fern Close in Shevington on Wednesday 9 August in the morning or on Tuesday 8 August and have any information regarding this incident or have witnessed any suspicious behaviour, report this to GMP.

“Any CCTV, dash cam footage or small bits of information will help us piece together what has happened and led to this tragic death.

“If you have any further information you’d like to report, please contact GMP by calling 0161 856 63034 or 101 quoting log 788 of 09/08/2023.

“You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”