Two males have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy died in a “workplace accident” on an industrial property.
A joint investigation has been launched by police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ascertain the circumstances that led to the tragedy in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Officers had been referred to as to Tile Street within the city shortly after 10am on Thursday, with fireplace crews and paramedics additionally attending.
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and gross negligence manslaughter, whereas a 36-year-old man was additionally detained on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police mentioned: “At around 10:10am (on Thursday), officers were called to reports of concerns for welfare at a business premises on Tile Street, Bury.
“It was established {that a} 17-year-old boy was concerned in a office accident and regardless of the very best efforts of emergency providers, he was sadly pronounced lifeless on the scene.”
They added: “A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and gross negligence manslaughter and a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
“A joint investigation between GMP Bury CID and the Health and Safety Executive has been launched to make enquiries into the circumstances that led to the boy’s dying. Enquiries are ongoing at this stage.”
HSE inspector Lisa Bailey mentioned: “We are aware of an incident and currently making enquiries alongside Greater Manchester Police.”
Source: information.sky.com”