Woman charged over murder of 75-year-old man in Bolton

Samantha Nuttall, 49, of Bradford Street, has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 20.

The charge follows a murder investigation launched after officers were called to Hargreaves House on Ormrod Street in Bolton town centre at around 8am on Friday, July 17.

A 75-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ormrod Street (Image: Google Maps)

Crime scene investigators were present on Saturday morning, with police tape closing off sections of the property.

A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: “The charge relates to an incident officers were called to at Hargreaves House on Ormrod Street, Bolton at around 8am on Friday, July 17.

“Sadly a 75-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.”

The incident took place near the junction with Great Moor Street, close to Morrisons supermarket in Bolton town centre.

The victim has not yet been formally identified, but his next of kin have been notified and are being supported by police.

Speaking on Saturday, Detective Inspector Louise Kelly added: “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.”