Man arrested over death in Bolton

HomeNewsUS & CanadaUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsScotlandScotland PoliticsWalesWales PoliticsAfricaAsiaChinaIndiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastIn PicturesBBC InDepthBBC VerifySportBusinessWorld of BusinessTechnology of BusinessNYSE Opening BellTechnologyWatch DocumentariesArtificial IntelligenceIntelligence RevolutionAI v the MindTech NowHealthWatch DocumentariesCultureWatch DocumentariesFilm & TVMusicArt & DesignStyleBooksEntertainment NewsArtsWatch DocumentariesArts in MotionTravelWatch DocumentariesDestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and PacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWorld’s TableCulture & ExperiencesAdventuresThe SpeciaListTo the Ends of the Earth EarthWatch DocumentariesScienceNatural WondersClimate SolutionsSustainable BusinessGreen LivingAudioPodcast CategoriesRadioAudio FAQsVideoWatch DocumentariesBBC MaestroDiscover the WorldLiveLive NewsLive SportDocumentariesSite searchHomeNewsSportBusinessTechnologyHealthCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveDocumentariesWeatherNewslettersMan arrested over death in Bolton26 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNaj ModakNorth West,A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a person died at a property in Bolton.

Police were called to Bryngs Drive at 11:35 BST on Wednesday over welfare concerns.

Officers attended and found a person who had died. No formal identification has been made but police said they are in contact with a potential next-of-kin.

Det Ch Insp Zed Ali said officers were working to establish "the full facts" relating to the incident, but believe both the suspect and the victim were known to each other.

The man remains in police custody for questioning.

Det Ch Insp Ali, said: "A scene remains in place while officers continue their investigations in relation to this job, if anyone has any concerns, please speak to them, as they are there to provide reassurance and be a friendly face out in the community."

"I would like to reassure the community in Bolton that there is no wider risk to them," he added.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.