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An 84-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering his 86-year-old wife.
Lawrence Franks made a brief appearance in the dock at Manchester magistrates court accused of killing Patricia Franks.
He was arrested after police were called to a home in Gatley, Stockport, shortly before 9.40am on Sunday and found the body of a woman.
Laura Keegan, prosecuting, told magistrates the murder charge could only be dealt with by a crown court. Paul Green, defending, made no application for bail.
Franks was remanded into custody to appear at Minshull Street crown court in Manchester on Wednesday.
On Sunday DI Richard Eales, of Greater Manchester police, said: “This is a truly tragic incident and I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to the family of the woman who has died.
“We are working to provide her loved ones with support from specially trained officers at this difficult time.”
