Three murder arrests after man found dead at home
The force was called to Cross Street on Tuesday after reports of a sudden death
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A murder investigation has been launched after a 41-year-old man was discovered dead at a home in Macclesfield.
Cheshire Police found Stephen Rothwell's body on Cross Street after reports of sudden death at 10:35 BST on Tuesday.
A 41-year-old man and a 21-year-old from Macclesfield have been arrested on suspicion of murder, along with a 42-year-old woman, the force said.
Det Insp Simon Mills of Cheshire Police said officers were "particularly keen" to speak to anyone who was in the Cross Street area between 08:00 on Monday and 23:00 on Tuesday.
He also appealed for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time specified to contact police.
Specialist officers are supporting the man's family, with a post-mortem to be held on Wednesday, the force said.
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