Five charged in connection with Heywood murder

17-year-old Callum Riley died after he was found with serious injuries last September

17-year-old Callum Riley
Author: Sophie MerrickPublished 22nd Jun 2023

Five people have been charged in connection with the murder of Callum Riley in Heywood.

On Saturday 17th September 2022, emergency services responded to a concern for the welfare of a male on Atholl Drive in Heywood, Rochdale.

17-year-old Callum Riley was found with serious injuries at the scene and died a short time later. Police then launched a murder investigation.

Five people have now been charged in connection Callum's murder:

Tony Adams (22/03/1989) of Minshull New Road, Crewe was charged with murder, section 18 assault, and criminal damage.

Dale Heywood (03/08/1997) of Windermere Road, Middleton was charged with murder, section 18 assault, and criminal damage.

Michelle Conaghan (24/08/1988) of Minshull New Road, Crewe was charged with assisting an offender.

Niomi Conaghan (25/11/2004) of Minshull New Road, Crewe was charged with assisting an offender.

A 17-year-old boy has also been charged with murder, section 18 assault and criminal damage.

They will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Thursday 22 June).

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