Man Charged With Bury Murder

Published 9th Feb 2016

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing in Bury.

Police were called to Woodward Close following reports that two women had been stabbed at around 5pm on Sunday 7th February 2016,

Officers attended and found a 52-year-old woman and an 80-year-old woman with stab wounds. The 52-year-old woman, 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.

62-year-old Oliver Faughey of Woodward Close, Bury has been charged with murder and attempted murder.