GMP has been unable to identify the man so far and is appealing to the public to help, listing some distinctive features.
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In a description released by the police, the man found in Stockport is described as a white male, between 40 and 50 years old.
He was wearing dark walking trousers with a nylon belt, socks but no shoes, and has distinctive tattoos.
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On his upper arm he has a tattoo that says ‘Rachel’, on his lower right arm is a bulldog and a Union Jack flag, and on the left side of his chest is another tattoo that says ‘Jodie’.
He also had ‘Golden Virginia Tobacco’ on his person when he was located.
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GMP said: “If you are able to identify the male in question or have any information that could help us identify the man and locate his next of kin, please contact GMP on 0161 856 9790 or police 101.
“Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity – Crimestoppers – on 0800 555 111.”
‘A little overwhelming’ – top restaurant critic visits Royal Nawaab in the Stockport Pyramid
Daisy Jackson
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner has paid a visit to the Stockport Pyramid, now transformed into the Royal Nawaab Indian restaurant – and he LOVED it.
The acclaimed writer dined at the huge new opening for his weekly column in the Financial Times, deeming it ‘a little overwhelming’ but a ‘classy rebuttal’ of the much-maligned buffet.
The transformation of the landmark Stockport Pyramid into a multi-million-pound, multi-storey restaurant has been one of the most talked-about openings in Greater Manchester history.
Inside now, this bizarre spectacle is home to an all-you-can-eat, 400-capacity Indian buffet as well as several lavish banquet halls.
And despite being so vast, and having such a wide array of curries and grills to choose from, Royal Nawaab has been fully booked for weeks in advance.
The city has, quite possibly, never seen anything like it.
So it was only a matter of time before it caught the attention of the national press, starting with Jay Rayner, who featured Royal Nawaab in his most recent restaurant review.
Of the Stockport Pyramid itself, he said: “The Stockport Pyramid is another former temple to mammon, with its own restaurant-friendly grandeur.
The transformed interior of the Stockport PyramidRows of curries at Royal Nawaab’s all-you-can-eat buffet
“If you live in Greater Manchester or have ever joined the M60 at Junction 1, you will know it: a steel-blue glass cathedral, which squats in the light industrial landscape like some cartoon version of an alien spaceship.”
Rayner added that he was ‘fully clocked’ by the manager inside, so it wasn’t exactly a completely anonymous or authentic review experience – but even so, he was impressed by the £29.99 per person offering inside, which gets you access to more than 100 dishes and a ‘startling array’ of curries.
Jay Rayner raved particularly about the panipuri (‘a perfect, bursting mouthful’), the deep-fried masala fish (‘especially good’) and the lamb and lentil haleem (‘extraordinary’).
Jay Rayner has published a rave review of Royal Nawaab at Stockport Pyramid
“It’s a little overwhelming,” he wrote of the experience at Royal Nawaab, adding: “One solution is to seek out dishes you know and like.”
He then said: “I’ve sneered at the idea of buffets in the past, called them the place where good taste goes to die, and many of them are. But the Royal Nawaab is a classy rebuttal….
“It really is a remarkable operation. The risk of waste is subtly managed by a gentle request not to take more than you can eat, and it’s nudged along by the use of small plates. Return as often as you like. Just have some self-respect.”
You can read Jay Rayner’s full review of Royal Nawaab HERE.
No trains are set to run through Stockport station for three weeks this summer – here’s why
Danny Jones
Commuters can expect some significant disruption to a major rail link this summer, as no trains are set to pass through Stockport train station for the best part of a month due to fairly sizeable maintenance worksnearby.
As a result, those catching the trains in and around the North West will have to make do with alternative services, diversions and rail replacement buses for at least three weeks.
With the Stockport station ‘Masterplan‘ officially announced in 2024, the key Greater Manchester connection is set for a major overhaul in the coming years, with the aim of turning it into a “modern facility” fitting of the town’s ongoing resurgence.
First up, it seems, is the long overdue replacement of the Greek Street roundabout bridge, which was built back in 1958 and has been in need of updating for some time.
⏳10 weeks to go❗️
From 2-23 August, trains won't run through Stockport while we rebuild the Greek Street railway bridge as part of a £20m investment in safer, stronger journeys
🚧Rail replacement buses will be in place and more information to come
— Manchester Piccadilly (@NetworkRailMAN) May 30, 2025
More details surrounding specific travel arrangements are set to be distributed to the public in the coming weeks, but Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have confirmed they will be accepting train tickets on Bee Network buses in the meantime.
While the ticket office and underpass between Edgeley and the recently regenerated Stockport Exchange will remain open, the station itself will be virtually out of operation for three weeks in August.
At present, the works are scheduled to last from Saturday, 2-23 August, so many of those travelling through the town during this time may need to make alternative arrangements.
Issuing an update late last month, Network Rail’s project manager William Brandon said: “The work to strengthen Stockport is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make train journeys on the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line safer and more reliable.
“I understand that closing the railway through Stockport for 21 days will be inconvenient to our passengers, and I am sorry about this […] I’d advise passengers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time for their journey.”
The area in question. (Credit: Network Rail)
Network Rail clarified that while the Greek Street bridge is being demolished and the new one (which is set to last all the way up until 2145) is reinstalled, engineers have already been working closely with utility companies in the locale to safely divert gas, water, electricity and so on.
As for Avanti West Coast themselves, Stockport Station Manager, Lisa Magee, went on to add: “While there’ll be no trains to or from Stockport for 21 days […] Avanti West Coast teams will be on hand to support those making journeys via rail replacement bus.
“Together with Network Rail and other train operators, we’re finalising the timetable and will share more details in the coming weeks, so customers can plan their journeys in advance.”
“We’d like to thank customers for their patience and understanding, and as always, we strongly encourage them to check the National Rail website, as well as with their train operators, for the latest updates.”
This isn’t the only major travel update for SK announced as of late, either – something much bigger is coming to the borough as part of the Bee Network expansion.