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Edwin Morrison, 80, Remanded Over Alleged Home Attack on 95-Year-Old in Salford

A crown court hearing is scheduled for March 6 following a brief magistrates’ appearance.

Overview

  • Edwin Morrison appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody without entering pleas.
  • He faces two counts of false imprisonment, attempted robbery, intentional strangulation and common assault.
  • Police say the incident occurred on January 27 on Belcroft Drive in Little Hulton at about 11am.
  • Investigators report the suspect gained entry after asking about bin collection day, bound the woman’s hands, demanded money, and fled when a friend arrived.
  • Greater Manchester Police describe the case as isolated, report no injuries, and ask anyone with information to contact 101 or Live Chat quoting log 1082.