Man charged with murder over death of elderly man in Huddersfield home

    A man has been charged with murder after an elderly man was found dead at a property in Huddersfield.

    Police discovered the body of 79-year-old John Utley at an address on Royds Avenue in the Paddock area on Wednesday, 28 June.

    Reports say he died as a result of serious head injuries.

    55-year-old Wayne Thornton was arrested in connection with the incident and has now been charged with murder.

    He made his first appearance at Kirklees Magistrates Court today, 30 June.

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