Police discover pensioner's body after arresting robbery suspect

British police found the body of an elderly man while investigating a series of attacks on residents of Greater Manchester. The suspect, originally detained in a robbery case, is now being checked for involvement in the murder.

According to British media, citing the police of Greater Manchester, the investigation is associated with several crimes committed from January to October 2026.

The alleged attacker broke into residential buildings or tried to get inside. He was interested in bank cards and PIN codes. Among the victims were elderly people.

On November 7, law enforcement authorities detained a man on suspicion of aggravated robbery. In further investigation, police officers went to another address in Oldham's Chadderton area. In the house on the street Whitstable Close found the body of a pensioner.

Investigators found that the death of the man is suspicious. The crime may have occurred between November 4 and 7. After the discovery of the body of the detainee became additionally suspected of murder.

Detectives are investigating a possible link between the pensioner's death and previous attacks. The investigation focused on episodes when the offender demanded from the elderly bank cards and secret codes.

Police have not yet revealed the exact cause of death of the man found. The investigation is ongoing.

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