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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
James Holt

'Frail' man in his 80s was 'attacked with weapon' in house before dying in hospital as police investigate murder

A 'frail' man in his 80s was struck with a weapon before tragically dying in hospital, the Manchester Evening News understands.

A murder investigation has been launched after the elderly victim was found by paramedics in a 'critical condition' at a house on Riddings Road, Timperley, on Sunday afternoon (July 9) following a 'domestic disturbance'.

He was rushed to hospital from the scene but died a short time later. A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody for questioning.

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