Murder charge secured following incident near Elk Mill roundabout earlier this week

Date published: 29 March 2025


Following an incident on Broadway in Chadderton on Wednesday (March 26), Greater Manchester Police officers have secured charges.

Andrew Robson (aged 32) of Fold Green in Chadderton, has been charged with murder and is due to appear in Manchester Magistrates Court today (Saturday).

Police initially responded to reports of a fight between two drivers close to the Elk Mill roundabout.

The victim, a man aged 50, sadly died at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services.

Officers continue to support his family at this extremely difficult time.


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