Rochdale deaths: Man and woman found dead in house

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Image caption, Emergency services made the discovery at a house at The Woods in Rochdale

The deaths of a man and woman at a house are being treated as unexplained, police have said.

Officers were called to a concern for welfare at the property at The Woods, Rochdale, at 14:00 GMT on Wednesday.

A 74-year-old man and 75-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene, Greater Manchester Police said.

A police cordon remains in place around the house as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

The force said their loved ones had been informed.

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