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James Morton, 33, Charged With Murder After Woman Found Dead in Bolton Flat

Forensic work continues at Kempston Gardens with appeals for CCTV via a major incident portal.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police charged James Morton, 33, after a 45-year-old woman was found unresponsive in a Kempston Gardens flat on Monday and pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Morton, of Kempston Gardens, has been remanded in custody to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 22.
  • A police cordon remains in place as crime scene investigators continue detailed searches and evidence collection at the property.
  • Detectives say there is no wider risk to the public, and the woman's identity has not yet been released pending family notification.
  • Police are appealing for information and footage via 101 or LiveChat, Crimestoppers, and the Major Incident Public Portal set up for the case.