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Stockport burnt body: Police arrest two men | |
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose burnt body was found near Stockport town centre. | |
Fire crews were called to a fire in a wooded area near Wellington Street at 05:10 GMT. | Fire crews were called to a fire in a wooded area near Wellington Street at 05:10 GMT. |
Greater Manchester Police went to the scene and, after the fire was extinguished, discovered the body of a man, who is believed to be in his 20s. | |
A police spokesman described the death as suspicious. | |
Det Supt Vincent Petrykowski said the force was investigating the circumstances of the man's death. | |
"Obviously, local residents will be concerned about the incident, but I can reassure them that we have numerous police officers in the area and we are working very hard to find out what has happened," he said. |