Body found on Broadbent Road shocks Oldham residents

A body was found on Broadbent Road in Watersheddings this morning, shocking residents of what they describe as a normally quiet area. The road was closed near the post office just after 8am, with police confirming the discovery of a man's body shortly after 11am.

Residents expressed their shock at the discovery, with one man describing it as 'shocking to see that kind of thing' on a street that's home to two primary schools and a cricket club. Another resident, walking her dog, said she was 'really worried' after seeing the police cordon and learning what had happened.

Kingsland School, located close to where the body was found, confirmed the incident hadn't caused disruption to pupils. A school spokesperson said they were informed by police that an incident had occurred but classes continued as normal.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed an investigation is ongoing, though they haven't indicated whether the death is being treated as suspicious. The man's next of kin have been informed of his death, and residents are left wondering what exactly happened on their usually peaceful street.