Man charged with murder after death in Bolton home

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 09:44 · Archive

A man in his 60s has been charged with murder following the death of another man at a property in Bolton.

A man in his 60s was discovered at a property on Bryngs Drive, Harwood, Bolton, after police received reports of concern for his welfare at around 11.35am on Wednesday 7 October. Officers attended and found him dead. The victim has not yet been formally identified, though police are in contact with a potential next-of-kin.

Mark Lord, 63, of Bryngs Drive, has been charged with murder and remanded in custody. He was due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Police believe the victim and suspect were known to each other. Greater Manchester Police said there is no wider risk to the community and officers are continuing to work to establish the full facts. Detective Chief Inspector Zed Ali appealed for anyone with information to contact police and expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.

How it is being reported

• Murder charge after man found dead at homeThe victim, a man aged in his 60s, was discovered after police were called to a property in Bolton.BBC Manchester · 9 Oct, 09:17
• 'Double shock' on quiet Bolton street after man found dead and another arrestedA man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murderManchester Evening News · 8 Oct, 22:07
• Bolton murder probe LIVE updates after man found dead and arrest madeA man in his 60s is in custody for questioningManchester Evening News · 8 Oct, 17:55

In this story: Mark Lord · Bolton · Greater Manchester Police · Manchester Magistrates' Court

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