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NI link probe in hospital murder | NI link probe in hospital murder |
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A man has appeared in court in Rochdale charged with the murder of a fellow patient believed to be from NI. | |
Rosalind Kim McManus, 58, an in-patient on the open psychiatric ward at Birch Hill Hospital in the town, died after being found collapsed on Monday. | Rosalind Kim McManus, 58, an in-patient on the open psychiatric ward at Birch Hill Hospital in the town, died after being found collapsed on Monday. |
Telahum Tedola, 36, appeared before Rochdale Magistrates on Wednesday where he was remanded in custody. | Telahum Tedola, 36, appeared before Rochdale Magistrates on Wednesday where he was remanded in custody. |
A post-mortem concluded that Ms McManus died from strangulation. No relatives can currently be traced. | A post-mortem concluded that Ms McManus died from strangulation. No relatives can currently be traced. |
Family appeal | Family appeal |
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Lever of Greater Manchester Police said: "This is a tragic case in that Rosalind appears to have no immediate relatives currently living in this country. | Detective Chief Inspector Dave Lever of Greater Manchester Police said: "This is a tragic case in that Rosalind appears to have no immediate relatives currently living in this country. |
"She has been identified by staff at the hospital, but we still want to contact any next of kin." | "She has been identified by staff at the hospital, but we still want to contact any next of kin." |
While it is believed she may be from in Northern Ireland, nothing more is known about her background at this stage. | While it is believed she may be from in Northern Ireland, nothing more is known about her background at this stage. |
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