A man has died after a wall collapsed at a house in Manchester, police have said.
The victim – in his 40s – was pronounced dead at the scene after what officers described as a “workplace accident”.
Greater Manchester Police said it was called to Lloyd Street at about 2.50pm on Saturday over concerns for the man’s welfare.
The force said: “It was established that a man in his 40s was involved in a workplace accident – and despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“Inquiries are ongoing at this stage.”
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