Police statement after Bolton murder investigation launched

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to Ormrod Street, in Bolton town centre, at about 8am on Friday (July 17).

The force confirmed to the Bolton News that the incident was connected to Hargreaves House, at the road’s junction with Great Moor Street, near the Morrisons supermarket.

The body of a man, aged 75, was found at the address, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A murder investigation was launched before a woman, aged 49, was arrested on suspicion of murder.

She remains in custody for questioning.

Follow our live blog of this incident here.

Crime scene investigators could be seen in the area when the Bolton News attended the scene on Saturday morning (July 18).

Sections of Hargreaves House had been cordoned off, with several police cars in attendance and police tape covering the entrance to the bin storage.

Formal identification of the victim is yet to take place, but GMP said the man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported at this time.

In a statement, 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.”

If anyone has any information, CCTV footage, or mobile phone footage that may relate to the force’s investigation, you can provide it via the Major Incident Public Portal.

You can also contact police via 101 or the GMP Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 744 of 17/07/26.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.