Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 19th March 2025, at 20:25hrs
Detectives from the Major Incident Team have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of an 84-year-old man’s body at his home on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Greater Manchester Police were called to the man’s residence, where they found the deceased.
Following initial inquiries and a Home Office post-mortem examination, the injuries sustained by the victim were deemed suspicious, leading to the launch of a full murder investigation.
On Tuesday evening, March 18, 2025, at approximately 7 pm, a significant development occurred as a 70-year-old woman, known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Butterstile Lane in Prestwich.
She is currently in police custody and assisting with inquiries.
Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson, from the Major Incident Team, addressed the concerns of the local community, stating,
“We understand the concern this news will raise within Bury that we have launched a murder investigation, but I would like to reassure the local community our initial enquiries suggest it is a contained incident with no wider threat to the public.”
He emphasized the thoroughness of the investigation, adding, “As part of our investigation we must follow strict procedure and ensure we obtain as much evidence as possible to understand more what happened which has sadly led to an elderly man losing their life.”
Police are appealing to the public for any information that may assist their investigation.
Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police directly by calling 101 and quoting incident number 1771 of March 13, 2025.
Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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