Dead physique discovered on facet of main UK motorway as police launch investigation
A police investigation has been launched following reports of an unconscious man laying in a field just off a busy stretch of the M60 motorway in Whitefield, Bury
A man’s lifeless body has been found in a field near a major motorway. The discovery beside the M60 in Whitefield, Bury, has sparked a police investigation.
Emergency services were called to the land near Sandgate Road at around 10.45am on Monday morning (April 14). The field is located between Prestwich Heys Football Club and Parrenthorn Road, just off a stretch of the busy motorway.
Police and paramedics attended the scene following reports of an unconscious man laying in the green space. Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A cordon was put in place as forensics teams and detectives carried out initial investigations. Police tape surrounded the area as officers worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police confirmed the incident and said an investigation was underway.
A 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.”
The man’s identity has not yet been confirmed and no further details about the nature of his death have been released.
The area remained sealed off throughout Monday afternoon as enquiries continued.
Police have not said whether the death is being treated as suspicious at this stage.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police as investigations continue.
Meanwhile, families are being urged to stay vigilant following “numerous” reports of children going missing at beaches as Brits flock to the coast to soak up the sun.
Police have issued a stern warning, reminding folks not to leave their little ones unsupervised at the beach, highlighting that these can be “very dangerous places”.
Over the past few weeks, the allure of clear blue skies and glorious sunshine, coupled with the Easter holidays, has seen people making a beeline for the seaside. Lancashire’s beaches have been a particular hotspot, with families descending on the area to bask in the balmy weather.
Popular destinations include several hotspots along the Fylde coast such as, Blackpool, Cleveleys, Fleetwood and nearby St.Annes.
However, Lancashire Police revealed that they’ve had to deal with ‘several reports of missing children’ in just the last two days.
The force highlighted that these ‘avoidable’ incidents have resulted in a ‘significant amount’ of police and coastguard resources being deployed – diverting officers from dealing with other crimes.
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