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.

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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.”

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.”