The independent police watchdog has confirmed an investigation has been launched into Greater Manchester Police after a woman was seriously injured in a stabbing in Hyde.
10.06.2024 - 16:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man stabbed to death in Bolton can be named today as Michael McCann. Mr McCann, who was 35 and believed to be from the Bolton area, died following reports to police of a stabbing in The Haulgh area of the town, just outside Bolton town centre, last Friday evening.
Police were called at around 7.15pm to Bradford Street. Mr McCann was taken to hospital, but died as a result of his injuries, Greater Manchester Police said.
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A man has now been charged with his murder, with two others, a man and a woman, also facing criminal charges.
Paul Simmons, 48, of Bradford Street in Bolton, has been charged with Mr McCann's murder. Jordan Downes, 31, of no fixed abode, is charged with assisting an offender. Kelly Hughes, 37, of no fixed abode, is charged with obstructing police.
All three were due to appear before Wigan and Leigh magistrates court today, Monday.
In a statement on Sunday, GMP said: "This morning, two men and one woman were charged by police in connection with the murder of a 35-year-old man in Bolton. Paul Simmons, 48, of Bradford Street, Bolton, is charged with murder. Jordan Downes, 31, of no fixed abode, is charged with assisting an offender.
"Kelly Hughes, 37, of no fixed abode, is charged with obstructing police. Another 40-year-old man also arrested has been released on bail whilst enquiries continue.
"The charges relate to an incident on Friday 7 June 2024, when police were called at around 7.15pm to reports that a man had been stabbed on Bradford Street in Bolton. He was taken to hospital, but tragically passed away as a result of his injuries.
"Detectives appeal to anyone with information to
The independent police watchdog has confirmed an investigation has been launched into Greater Manchester Police after a woman was seriously injured in a stabbing in Hyde.
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