The body of a man has been found at a water park in south Manchester.
30.06.2022 - 00:01 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A prison officer has been charged for the murder of a man who died on his 40th birthday.
James Johnson, 28, is accused of killing David Toulson, 40, on Saturday evening (June 25).
Authorities attended a block of flats in Adelphi Street, Salford shortly before 5.30pm. They were initially dispatched after receiving reports of concern for the welfare of a man.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Johnson has since been arrested and charged for the murder of David, who police say was celebrating his 40th birthday the day he was found.
The accused works as a prison guard at HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Manchester Evening News understands.
He appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court where he was remanded into custody. A further hearing is due to take place at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday.
Yesterday, David's family paid tribute to him in a short statement issued via Greater Manchester Police. It read: "It’s with a heavy heart and disbelief that our beloved son, brother and uncle Dave, tragically lost his life on 25th June 2022.
"As a family we are heartbroken beyond belief to have lost him so young. He will be forever in our hearts and missed by many."
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