Man charged with murder of Matthew McKenzie after he is found stabbed in alleyway in Heywood
THE 33-year-old was found fatally injured by a passer-by on Thursday
A MAN has been charged with murder after a 33-year-old was found fatally stabbed in an alleyway in Heywood.
Matthew McKenzie was discovered by a passer-by in the alleyway behind Promenade Street on Thursday night.
James Samuel Hurst, 28, of Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, has been charged with murder and will appear at Bury Magistrates’ Court today.
A post-mortem examination on Friday confirmed Mr McKenzie died from a single stab wound to the chest.
Mr McKenzie's heartbroken family paid tribute to the "much loved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and uncle", who lived in nearby Rochdale.
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An ambulance was called to the scene behind Promenade Street at around 11.25pm but he was pronounced dead.
A 33-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of murder but has been bailed until March 21 pending further enquiries.
A police spokesman said on Friday: “A passer-by discovered the body of a man in an alleyway to the rear of Promenade Street, Heywood.
“An ambulance was immediately called to the scene but the man – thought to be in his early 30s - was pronounced dead by paramedics. Officers attended and are treating the death as suspicious.
"A Home Office post-mortem examination is due to take place later today.”
Two police vans remained at the scene on Friday morning and officers were seen walking around the backs of terraced houses.
A police spokesman said: “Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 2211/120117, or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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