The elderly man at the centre of a murder investigation in Trafford has been named - as a suspect was detained under the Mental Health Act.
John Neil, understood to have been in his 80s, was found by paramedics in a critical condition at a property on Riddings Road in Timperley on Sunday afternoon (July 9).
Emergency services descended on the scene shortly after 2.30pm after police were called to reports of a 'domestic disturbance.'
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The Manchester Evening News understands Mr Neil, who has been described a 'lovely' and 'frail' man, was struck with an offensive weapon - which was not a knife.
He was rushed to hospital from the scene but tragically died a short time later, prompting GMP detectives to launch a murder investigation. A 50-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder.
In an update on Tuesday (11 July), police confirmed he had since been detained under the Mental Health Act. He will not be interviewed by detectives for at least 28 days.
A spokesperson for Bolton Coroner's Court has now confirmed to the M.E.N. that a file relating to Mr Neil's death has been passed to the coroner. An inquest will be listed in due course.
Neighbours told of how the usually quiet residential street was swarmed by emergency services on Sunday. Witnesses reported seeing a number of police cars and ambulances arriving at the scene on blue lights before a large cordon was put in place and the road was blocked off.
An evidence tent was erected outside a house as forensics continued to carry out investigations throughout the evening and overnight. Police described the incident as 'isolated' and said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.
Previously, Detective Inspector Lee Shaw from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: "Our thoughts remain with the family of the man who has sadly died. Our Family Liaison Officers continue to liaise with them and ensure they are fully updated. We have launched an investigation to piece together the full circumstances surrounding his death.
"I have no doubt that the community are shocked and are worried to hear the news about the death of the man, but I would like to reassure them that this is an isolated incident and at this stage, we are not currently looking for anyone else."
Anyone with information can report it online or by using the GMP LiveChat service at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
