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Woman charged with murdering pensioner found in flats

Angela FergusonNorth West
BBC Hargreaves House is a six-storey L-shaped block of flats. It has dark brown brickwork and a pitched roof with covered walkways inset on what would be the second and fourth floors. On the top floor are three lighter clad balconies. The windows are all square with white frames. Behind a wall and fence is a car park at the base of the block with several vehicles parked up.BBC
A 75-year-old man was found dead at Hargreaves House in Bolton on Friday

A woman has been charged with murdering a pensioner who was found dead at a block of flats in Greater Manchester.

The 75-year-old man died at Hargreaves House on Crook Street near Ormrod Street, Bolton, at about 08:00 BST on Friday.

Samantha Nuttall, 49, of Bradford Street, Bolton, has been charged with murder and remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Greater Manchester Police said the victim had now been formally identified and his next of kin had been informed.

Det Insp Louise Kelly has appealed for information and said: "I would like to express my deepest condolences to the victim's family and loved ones as they navigate through this loss."

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