A 49 year old woman has been charged with murdering a 75 year-old pensioner found dead in Bolton.
Greater Manchester Police said Samantha Nuttall of Bradford Street in Bolton is in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 20 July.
The 75 year old was found dead inside the property on Ormrod Street in Bolton Credit: MEN media
The man was discovered by officers who were called to a property in Ormrod Street on Friday 17 July at about 8am.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Formal identification of the man has taken place and his next of kin have been informed.
Detective Inspector Louise Kelly said:
“I would like to express my deepest condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones as they navigate through this loss. They will continue to be supported by our specialist officers during this difficult time.”
“It is our priority to obtain some answers regarding the full circumstances of this tragic incident, and we are appealing for information from the public to help us progress our investigation.”
“Our Major Incident Team have launched a murder investigation and are continuing to pursue multiple lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances.”