Murder arrest after body found in woods
Officers discovered the body in a wood in the Peel Hall area of Wythenshawe
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found by police in woodland in south Manchester.
Officers discovered the body of a man, who is yet to be identified, in an area off Threapwood Road in Wythenshawe known as Big Wood.
Greater Manchester Police had been called to the scene at about 07:30 BST after receiving reports of an unconscious man being there.
A 40-year-old man is being questioned in custody and inquiries are ongoing, the force said.
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