James Samuel Hurst charged with Matthew McKenzie murder
Date published: 17 January 2017
Matthew McKenzie
James Samuel Hurst has been charged with the murder of Matthew McKenzie in Heywood.
Hurst (23/01/1988) of Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, will appear at Bury Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (17 January).
At around 11.25pm on Thursday 12 January 2017, the body of 33-year-old Matthew was discovered by a passer-by in an alleyway to the rear of Promenade Street, Heywood.
A Home Office Post Mortem confirmed that he died as a result of a stab wound in his chest.
A 33-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has since been bailed until 21 March 2017 pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 2211/120117 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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