Ian Gary Connell, 39, of Duke Street, Bolton, will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday over the incident
A man has been charged with murder after a dog owner was found dead following the theft of his four-legged companion.
The force said it has now been established Mr Patience “had been dead for several days” although his cause of death is still being investigated. Two other men, aged 27 and 41, were arrested on suspicion of murder but have been bailed pending further inquiries.Mr Patience’s loved ones described him as “a much-loved son, brother and father” who “will be sorely missed by many”.
Flowers had been left by the back wall of the house. A man from a nearby street, who did not want to be named, said: “I was coming out of my house in the morning and there were police all over the road. I just thought there had been a bit of an argument or something but then the next thing there were forensics everywhere so I knew it must be serious.”
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Smith, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "First, as a force, we would like to pass on our condolences to Donald’s loved ones at this extremely distressing time. We are doing all we can to get the answers they deserve and find out what has happened.
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