Neighbours have told of their shock following the death of a 91-year-old man in a house explosion in Wythenshawe. Widower Frank Burton, 91, was found dead in his home following the blast on Brownley Road on Thursday evening.
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A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of the murder of an 18-year-old in Bury town centre.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates’ Court this morning.
He is charged with the murder of Abdikarim Abdalla Ahmed who died on Friday, March 11 2022.
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The teenager spoke only to confirm his date of birth and address.
Police received a report of a stabbing on Market Street, Bury, at around 3.50pm on Friday, March 11.
Emergency services attended and a man was taken to hospital where he has since sadly died.
He has since been formally identified as 18-year-old Abdikarim Abdalla Ahmed, known to family and friends as Abdi.
No pleas were entered at this stage.
The case was sent to Manchester Crown Court for a further hearing to be heard tomorrow, Tuesday, March 15.
The boy was remanded into custody.
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