Overview
- Police were called to a concern for welfare at 10:23am on March 8 at a Royton address where a 48-year-old man was pronounced dead.
- A 49-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday was released on bail on Monday pending further enquiries.
- Forensic officers examined a first-floor flat at the corner of Salmon Fields and Higginshaw Lane as a cordon remained in place.
- Investigators said they believe the incident to be isolated, with increased local patrols and all lines of enquiry still open.
- Greater Manchester Police asked anyone with information to call 101 quoting log 972 of 08/03/26 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.