Vincent murder - man charged and due in court today

Police officers attended and found a man, who has now been named as Vincent McDonagh, with a serious head injury

Detectives investigating the death of a 45-year-old man in Oldham have formally charged a man with his murder.

At around 11.55pm last Thursday (November 9), Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a man unconscious in the street on Abbey Hills Road.

Officers attended and found a man, who has now been named as Vincent McDonagh, with a serious head injury.

Despite best efforts of the emergency services he tragically passed away a short time later.

Lee Francis Burns (aged 38), of Worsley Street in Oldham, has been charged with the murder of Vincent.

He has been remanded ahead of a court appearance at Tameside Magistrates Court today (Monday).

Vincent’s family described him as a ‘loving and devoted family man’ in a tribute to him: 

GMP are appealing to anyone with information about this incident to make a report to police.

This includes anyone who may have relevant footage including CCTV, mobile or dashcam.

You can make a report by calling 101 quoting log 3909 of 09/11/2023.

Alternatively, you can make a report anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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