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30.05.2024 - 17:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man was tragically found dead in his home just hours after being violently assaulted in Rochdale town centre on Monday (May 27).
Emergency services were called to a concern for welfare report at the property on Church Stile in Rochdale at around 8pm. The man, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
It was later established that he had been the victim of an assault in Rochdale town centre hours before, at around 3.30pm. The Manchester Evening News understands he managed to walk back home after he was beaten, near to the Interchange.
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A post mortem later revealed that the victim did not die as a result of injuries he sustained in the assault. It is understood that a murder investigation has since been ruled out.
Two men were later arrested in connection with the assault, that took place in the town centre. Both have since been bailed amid ongoing investigations.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 8pm on Monday 27 May, we were called to reports of concern for welfare at a property on Church Stile, Rochdale. Officers entered the address, and despite the best efforts of emergency services, a man was sadly pronounced deceased.
"Enquiries suggest the man was assaulted in Rochdale town centre earlier that day. Two men have been arrested in connection. They have been bailed pending further enquiries.
"Following a Home Office Post Mortem we can confirm that the victim did not die as a result of the injuries he sustained from the assault.
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