Partington axe attack: Man charged with murder

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The attack happened on Moss Lane in Partington

A man has been charged with murder over an axe attack in Greater Manchester.

Ryan Lowry, 36, was killed by an axe-wielding man on Moss Lane, Partington, just before midnight on 27 February, Greater Manchester Police said.

A 32-year-old man, from Partington, was charged with murder and appeared before Manchester Crown Court in July. Police have only just released the details of his appearance.

He was remanded in custody and is due in court again on 4 January.

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