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Man found dead in Oldham beauty spot - police seal off area

A man was found dead at Snipe Clough Nature Reserve in Oldham with police confirming no suspicious circumstances.

Police and paramedics were called to Snipe Clough Nature Reserve in Oldham on Monday morning after concerns were raised about a man's welfare. The emergency services arrived at the beauty spot near Thatcher Street at around 9.15am following a report to Greater Manchester Police.

Officers found the man deceased at the scene. The area was cordoned off as police and paramedics worked at the site. Snipe Clough, a popular green space known for its walking trails and wildlife, became the focus of a police investigation.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man's death and stated there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident. The force has not released further details about the deceased or the circumstances that led to the welfare concern.

The nature reserve, which sits between the Coppice and Werneth areas of Oldham, remained sealed off for several hours as the investigation concluded. Local residents reported seeing multiple police vehicles and ambulances at the scene during the morning.

What Man found deceased at Snipe Clough Nature Reserve
Who Greater Manchester Police, paramedics, deceased man
Where Snipe Clough Nature Reserve, near Thatcher Street, Oldham
When Monday 23 February 2026 at approximately 9.15am
Why it matters Popular local beauty spot temporarily closed during investigation
What's next Police investigation concluded, no suspicious circumstances identified

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