Charge follows town centre death at Hargreaves House
A woman has been charged with murder after a 75-year-old man was found dead at a block of flats in Bolton town centre. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that Samantha Nuttall, 49, of Bradford Street, has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Officers were called to Hargreaves House on Ormrod Street at around 8am on Friday. Despite attendance by medics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Formal identification has not yet been released.
Visible police presence around Ormrod Street
Crime scene investigators were on site on Saturday with a cordon in place around sections of the building. The property sits near the junction with Great Moor Street, close to the Morrisons supermarket, a busy part of the town centre where the police activity was highly visible to passers-by.
GMP said the charge is directly linked to Friday morning’s incident at Hargreaves House. Detectives from the force’s Major Incident Team are continuing to examine the circumstances.
Detective Inspector Louise Kelly said: “I would like to express my deepest condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones as they navigate through this loss.”
She added that the family will continue to receive support from officers trained to assist those affected by serious crime.
What we know so far
- A 75-year-old man was discovered at Hargreaves House on Friday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Samantha Nuttall, 49, of Bradford Street, has been charged with murder and remanded into custody.
- She is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
- Specialist teams are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry and officers maintained a cordon around parts of the property on Saturday.
Location and local impact
Hargreaves House is part of a cluster of residential properties in the town centre, a short distance from the transport interchange and principal shopping streets. The proximity to key pedestrian routes means the police response, including forensic activity and the cordon, has been noticeable to residents, shoppers and workers. While there has been no formal warning of wider risk to the public, the area around the property remained subject to police activity as investigators worked through the weekend.
GMP has not released the victim’s name at this stage. The force has confirmed that next of kin are aware and receiving support, and that the focus remains on establishing how events unfolded at the address on Ormrod Street.
Timeline of key developments
| Time/Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, c. 8am | Police called to Hargreaves House, Ormrod Street; man, 75, pronounced dead |
| Saturday | Crime scene investigators on site; cordon reported around parts of the property |
| Monday (due) | Court appearance for 49-year-old woman charged with murder |
Police appeal and next steps
Detectives have launched a murder investigation and are assessing all available evidence from the address and surrounding area. The force has said it remains a priority to establish a clear picture of what happened. Officers have encouraged anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist the enquiry.
The court hearing at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court is expected to be the first stage in the legal process and may address matters such as confirmation of identity and the subsequent handling of the case. Further updates are likely from GMP and the courts as proceedings progress.
Residents nearby can expect to see officers continuing to work in and around the building while standard investigative checks are completed. The community can also expect a visible presence in the short term as part of reassurance patrols and to maintain the integrity of the scene.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor developments and provide updates once GMP releases further details, including formal identification of the man and any changes to the police cordon or advice for the public.
