Man charged with murder of Alness man after Labradoodle snatch
The body of Donald Prentice was discovered on Tuesday
Last updated 26th Aug 2023
A man has been charged with murder after an Alness man was found dead at a house in Bury.
Officers were responding to reports of a labradoodle being stolen from Ainsworth Road on Tuesday morning, when the body of Donald Prentice was discovered.
Now, 39 year-old Ian Gary Connell, from Bolton, will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with his death.
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".
On Friday, the house remained cordoned off and forensic officers were coming in and out of the address.
Flowers had been left by the back wall of the house.
The dog is also currently being looked after by the relevant authority, according to police.