A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man died at a house in Whitefield.

Emergency services were called to Abingdon Close shortly before 11.30am yesterday and found a man was bleeding heavily from a head wound and not breathing.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned by detectives.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.