A suspected 2am arson attack on a house is being investigated by detectives today, police have revealed.
12.02.2024 - 13:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 13-year-old boy has died after police were called to a 'medical emergency' at a house in Middleton.
Police officers and paramedics responded to the incident just before 10.10am this morning (Monday). The boy was rushed to the Royal Oldham Hospital from the scene.
Tragically, he died there, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. There are not believed to any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, a spokesperson for the force added.
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In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Police were called to reports of a medical emergency at an address on Pilkington Street in Middleton at around 10.08am this morning (Monday 12 February 2024). Despite the best efforts of emergency services personnel, a 13-year-old boy sadly died at Royal Oldham Hospital.
"Enquiries have been conducted and there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. A file will be prepared for the coroner."
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