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11.06.2024 - 09:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has been charged with murder after a man died following an alleged attack in a park in Old Trafford.
Headley Barry Thomas, known as Barry, was found unconscious with severe head injuries next to a bench in Penn Park, off Maher Gardens, on September 12 in 2022. On October 2 that year, the 51-year-old tragically died of his injuries.
Greater Manchester Police launched a murder investigation and issued a number of appeals for help to track down the person responsible for the alleged attack. They said Barry's family members were 'desperate for answers'.
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Joshua Carroll has now been charged with his murder, a GMP spokesperson confirmed today (June 11) in a statement. The 29-year-old, of no fixed abode, is due to appear at Mancehster Magistrates' Court today.
The force statement said: "Charges have been brought following the 2022 murder of Headley “Barry” Thomas. Joshua Carroll (06/05/1995) of no fixed abode has been charged with murder.
"At approximately 2.30pm on Monday 12 September 2022, Barry Thomas was found unresponsive in Penn Park in Old Trafford Barry, 51, was taken to hospital but sadly died of his injuries on Sunday 2 October 2022.
"A murder investigation was launched, which included a park-wide appeal eight weeks after the attack, in which he was found next to a park bench. Joshua Carroll will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court later today."
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