Murder investigation opens after man dies in disturbance in Derker

Police were called to Frances Street, Derker

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault after a man died following an incident in Derker.

Police were called around 9.30am on Friday (15th October) to Frances Street after reports of a disturbance.

Emergency services attended and the victim, 60 year old Bob Payne, was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

Two men have been charged in relation to the incident.

Christopher Kennedy (27/01/96) of Yorkshire Street, Oldham, has been charged with Section 47 Assault. He has been remanded in custody.

Jamie Kennedy (04/10/97) of Yorkshire Street, Oldham, has been charged with Section 18 Assault. He has been remanded in custody.

Mr Payne died yesterday whilst still in hospital. A murder investigation has since been launched by Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team.

Officers continue to appeal for information and are urging those with information - including dashcam or CCTV footage - to contact police. You can send information through the online portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP21S38-P01

You can also call GMP's Major Incident team on 0161 856 3400, or use the LiveChat service on the GMP website, quoting log number 843-151021.

Police remained on the scene until yesterday whilst enquires continued.

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