Neighbours told of their shock as police launched a murder probe after a man died in 'suspicious' circumstances.

The 50-year-old victim was found dead at a flat in the Alexander Park area of Oldham on Wednesday night. A 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

The cause of death is currently 'undetermined' but is being treated as 'suspicious', Greater Manchester Police . Today (Saturday) forensic investigators remained at the scene on Eldon Street.

Speaking to the M.E.N., one resident described the area as 'troubled' but said a the death came as a shock. They added: "Police are here almost every other day for little things, like arguments and fights. But a murder like this means this is a big big problem."

Another said: "The

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