Stockport man charged with murder

    Photo Credit - GMP

    A Stockport pensioner has been charged with murder.

    Shortly before 9:40am on Sunday 8 July, police received a report that a woman had died at an address on Frances Avenue in Gatley.

    Officers attended and found the body of a woman. Although formal identification is yet to take place, the body is believed to be that of 86-year-old Patricia Franks.

    84-year-old Lawrence Franks has been charged with murder and remanded in custody.

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