Man found dead at Oldham beauty spot near Thatcher Street
Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a concern for welfare near Thatcher Street, Oldham at 9:15am on February 23, 2026. A man was found dead by attending officers at Snipe Clough, a nature reserve linking to Alexandra Park. The area was cordoned off by police, though it's unclear if the cordon remains today. Police stated there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Social media users described the incident as 'heartbreaking' and expressed condolences.