POLICE have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in a field next to a major motorway.
The body was tragically discovered alongside the M60 in Whitefield, Greater Manchester, shortly before 11am on Monday.
A cordon was put in place as detectives were seen scouring the field throughout the afternoon.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it was called out to reports of a man being found unconscious at the scene.
Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.
A GMP spokesperson said: “At around 10.45am yesterday morning (Monday, April 14 2025), we were called to reports of an unconscious male on Sandgate Road in Whitefield, Bury.
“Officers attended and sadly found a body in nearby open ground. Enquiries into the man’s death are ongoing.”
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