Woman accused of killing uncle

TWO people accused of murdering Peter Watt are due to appear at Crown Square Crown Court, Manchester today.

Mr Watt’s niece Bernadette Watt (29), of Vincent Road, and John Connolly (39), of Wells Road, both Sholver, appeared before Oldham magistrates yesterday charged with murdering Mr Watt between 11.59pm on Sunday and 12.17am on Monday. They were remanded in custody until today’s hearing.

Mr Watt (48) was found with stab wounds to his chest at a house in Coleridge Road, Sholver on Monday and pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterwards.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.