Man found dead in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

    Police have opened investigations in Manchester’s Northern Quarter after a man was found dead at around 1.40am this morning, 12 April 2017.

    The man, described as being in his 20s, was found collapsed at the junction of Spear Street and Back Piccadily.

    Hospital staff contacted the police and paramedics attended but unfortunately the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

    The identity of the man and the cause of death are currently unknown. Police are appealing for any witnesses.

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