Man charged following death in Chorley

Police have charged a man following the death of a 57-year-old man in June last year.

On Monday 24th June 2024, officers were called to an address in Hollinshead Street, Chorley, to a report of a sudden death.

Paul Ainscough, 57, was found dead at the property.

As part of enquiries, police asked to speak to people who were in the Stag pub, Worden Lane, Leyland, between 4.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 22nd June.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Liam Slack, 34, of Langton Brow, Eccleston, has been charged with manslaughter.

He has been bailed to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on 13th March. 

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