A body has been found in a burnt-out car near Manchester after police were called to an explosion. Greater Manchester police arrived at Cross Lane in Partington at about 7.50pm on Wednesday following reports a car had exploded and was on fire. A body was found in the car and an investigation has been launched into the incident. Insp Peter Coates, of the police’s Trafford borough, said: “Earlier this evening we were called to reports of a car explosion and on attendance emergency services found a body in the car. However, we will be carrying out inquiries this evening and through the night to establish the circumstances surrounding this person’s death.

Source: The Guardian November 08, 2017 21:45 UTC