Overview
- Greater Manchester Police confirmed separate cordons around the Tandle Hill war memorial and the entrance café in Royton, Oldham.
- GMP’s Tactical Aid Unit is on site and forensics investigators arrived today as the cordon was expanded around midday.
- Officers first attended the park on Sunday evening following a report made on Saturday about a suspected assault believed to have occurred on Friday, March 20.
- Specialist searches are ongoing and officers will maintain a visible presence to support the investigation and reassure the public.
- Police appealed for information and asked anyone who can help to call 101 quoting log 2161 March 21, 2026.