The man admits to killing his grandfather, but denies the crime

A man has denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of a grandfather in Beswick.

Marvin Sutton, 35, of no fixed abode, admitted a charge of manslaughter, namely that he unlawfully killed Christopher Hanley on March 16 this year. Mr Hanley, known as ‘Chris’, was 57.

Greater Manchester Police previously said officers responded to reports of an unresponsive man in Olympic Street, Beswick, on Saturday morning, March 16.

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Today (Tuesday) Sutton appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester via video link from HMP Dovegate. He pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to one count of manslaughter when the court clerk brought the charges against him.

Judge Maurice Greene adjourned the case for a preliminary hearing on July 11. Sutton was remanded in custody. A court date has been set for September 9.

A co-accused, Charlene Thomas, 37, of Regent Court in Gorton, also appeared at the hearing via video link. She pleaded not guilty to one count of theft, stealing car keys belonging to Christopher Hanley on March 16, 2024.

After Mr Hanley’s death, his family paid tribute. They said: “As a family we are devastated and shocked by the sudden loss of Chris. A beloved and devoted family man who adored his grandchildren… At this time, we as a family ask for privacy to show respect for Chris and him. memory.”

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