Man dies in JW Lees brewery tanker fall

A man has died after falling into an empty container at JW Lees Greengate Brewery in Middleton.

Emergency services were called to the brewery at about 15:45pm.

The victim, thought to be in his 30s, was found inside a vehicle tanker and pronounced dead at the scene.

Greater Manchester Police has begun an investigation and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.