A MAN has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing in Bury.
Shortly before 5pm on Sunday, police were called to Woodward Close following reports that two women had been stabbed.
Officers attended and found a 52-year-old woman and an 80-year-old woman with stab wounds. Sadly, the 52-year-old, who police believe to be Maylyn Couperthwaite, died as a result of her injuries.
The 80-year-old woman, Maylyn’s mother Audrey, remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition and specially trained officers are providing the family with support.
Oliver Faughey, aged 62, of Woodward Close, has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
He has been remanded to appear before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates’ Court today.
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