LIVE: Murder investigation launched after man, 55, dies in house
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an 'altercation' in Oldham. Emergency services attended a property on Plumpton Close, in Royton, at around 7.50pm on Saturday evening (December 6). Greater Manchester Police says it was called out to an altercation at the address. Officers and paramedics treated a 55-year-old man at the scene. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of emergency services. A 59-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning this morning (Monday). Enquiries are ongoing and GMP is urging anyone with information, or relevant CCTV or doorbell camera footage, to come forward. Detective Inspector Louise Kelly, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “Any incident of this nature is naturally shocking and I fully appreciate that the community will be worried and shocked by this news. “However, we are treating this as an isolated incident, with no threat to the wider public. We have one man in custody who was arrested at the scene and are working to establish the full circumstances of the man’s death. “As we continue our work, I would urge anyone who has any information regarding the events of last night to please come forward. This includes anyone who saw or heard anything or has any footage from the area at the time. Any information you provide could be of great benefit as we work to get justice.” Information can be passed on to GMP online or by calling 101, quoting log number 2978 of December 6, 2025. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.
