Man found dead on a farm in Rochdale after police are called to break-in
A MAN has been found dead after police were called to reports of a “targeted” burglary at a farm.
Police said the man – believed to be one of the farm owners – is thought to have suffered a medical episode after the break in at Collop Gate Farm in Heywood, Rochdale.
Cops and paramedics were called to the property around 11.15pm last night, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the burglars fled after the break-in and no arrests have been made.
Neighbours said the man, who is believed to have lived nearby, had been alerted of the break-in and went to the farm to investigate.
Detective Inspector Julie Maxwell, of GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “We believe the man suffered a medical episode but enquiries are ongoing and a post mortem will confirm the cause of his death.
“Although we are keeping an open mind, there is evidence to suggest the burglary was targeted.”
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A police spokesman said: “Officers attended and found a man – one of the owners – had subsequently suffered what is believed to have been a medical episode.
“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he sadly died a short time later.”