'Lovely' and 'frail' man in his 80s at centre of Timperley murder probe named
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe elderly man at the centre of a murder investigation in Trafford has been named - as a suspect was detained under the Mental Health Act.
John Neil, understood to have been in his 80s, was found by paramedics in a critical condition at a property on Riddings Road in Timperley on Sunday afternoon (July 9).
Emergency services descended on the scene shortly after 2.30pm after police were called to reports of a 'domestic disturbance.' Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The Manchester Evening News understands Mr Neil, who has been described a 'lovely' and 'frail' man, was struck with an offensive weapon - which was not a knife.
He was rushed to hospital from the scene but tragically died a short time later, prompting GMP detectives to launch a murder investigation.
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