Man dies after a fire ripped though flat in UK town centre, police have confirmed

A man has died after a fire broke out in a flat in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

Emergency services were called at 3.45am on February 24, 2025, and firefighters used specialist equipment to extinguish the blaze.

The man was found dead at the scene, and an investigation has been launched by Greater Manchester Police.

No arrests have been made, and the area remains affected by the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crimestoppers.