A man died after falling from the roof of a factory in Bury.

The 61-year-old victim fell on Thursday evening when there were strong winds in the area but it is not known at this stage if the weather played a part in the tragedy.

A police spokesman said: “Shortly before 8pm on Thursday November 19th police were called to Furniture Arena, Foundry Street, Bury, following reports of a work accident.

“Officers found a 61-year-old man had died. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and a joint investigation is taking place into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.”