Family of a man who died in Bolton on Tuesday say they are ‘absolutely devastated’ by his loss

At around 6pm on Tuesday, 5 March, officers responded to a report of a concern for welfare at a property in Barton Walk, Bolton.

Upon arrival, a man was sadly found deceased. A 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been released on bail.

Greater Manchester Police can confirm the victim’s name as 37-year-old Graham Cox.

A spokesperson from Graham’s family said: “We are absolutely devastated and have no words to describe the pain we are feeling at this moment in time.

“We would like everyone to respect our privacy during this terrible situation."

If you have any information about this incident, please contact police on 101 or visiting gmp.police.uk, quoting log number 2634 of 05/03/24. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be uploaded to GMP's Major Incident Public Portal - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP24K24-PO1