Tragedy as teenager found dead in road as police surround scene
A teenager has been found dead in the road in the early hours of this morning as police launched an investigation.
The 18-year-old was found with "serious injuries" on Booth Road in Trafford, Greater Manchester, at around 5am. He tragically died at the scene. Police said officers are now "working at pace" to establish what happened to him and added that "multiple lines of enquiry" are being explored.
This morning, pictures showed a forensic tent in place on Booth Road. A stretch of the road was cordoned off, as well as part of Dunham Road. Forensic officers were pictured carrying out investigations at the scene. Detectives now want to speak to any witnesses or anyone who has any information about the incident.
A forensic tent at the scene in Trafford (
Manchester Evening News)
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Greater Manchester Police[1] Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating an incident on Booth Road in Altrincham. At around 5am this morning (12 August 2023) an 18-year-old man was found in the road with serious injuries and despite best efforts of emergency services he tragically passed away at the scene.
"A cordon has been implemented and officers are working at pace to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death and are following up multiple lines of inquiry.
"Anyone with relevant information or footage - including CCTV, mobile or dashcam - is encouraged to get in touch. You can do so by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting log 627 of 12/08/2023 or via the LiveChat function on GMP's website (www.gmp.police.uk[2]). Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
References
- ^ Greater Manchester Police (www.mirror.co.uk)
- ^ www.gmp.police.uk (www.gmp.police.uk)