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Murder probe over death of Jewish pensioner in Bury
Women bailed after earlier arrest over ‘suspicious’ death
March 21, 2025 13:45
Women bailed after earlier arrest over ‘suspicious’ death
March 21, 2025 13:45A murder investigation has been started into the death of a Jewish pensioner in Bury.
The 84-year-old was found dead at his home on Butterstile Lane in Prestwich last Thursday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that after initial enquiries and a post-mortem, “the injuries sustained were deemed to be suspicious.”
A 70-year-old Prestwich woman was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder and released on bail yesterday.
GMP confirmed that the victim and the suspect were known to each other. The JC has chosen to not name the man out of respect to his family during the investigation.
Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson said: "As part of our investigation we must follow strict procedure and ensure we obtain as much evidence as possible to understand more what happened which has sadly led to an elderly man losing his life."
He added that the incident was believed to be contained, with no wider threat to the public.
One of the man’s neighbours told the Manchester Evening News, “He was a nice guy. I would see him going up and down the street to get his paper.
"It's a bit of a shock. I just can't believe it. It's not something you expect to happen on your doorstep."
Another said: "He was a lovely, well-mannered gentleman. He seemed like he had a big heart. When we moved in, he was the first to come and say hello and see if we were okay.
Police remained at the property this week. Both Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and Specialist Search Team vans were parked outside on Thursday as items were brought out of the house in clear bags.
The police asked anyone with information to call 101, quoting incident 1771 of 13/03/2025. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.