Man charged with murder after Oswaldtwistle man dies from 'blunt head trauma'

Police were called after a 65-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries from an address in Worsley Court on February 13.

The man, Stuart Newton, died in hospital on Friday, February 14.

A post-mortem examination has given a cause of death of blunt head trauma.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with Stuart Newton’s death and has now been charged with murder.

Nathan Scott Williams, 30, of Mount Pleasant Rd, Oswaldtwistle, appeared before Preston Magistrate’s Court this morning (February 17).

He has been remanded in custody and is due at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday (19 February).

Detective Chief Inspector Lee Wilson, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts and those of my team remain with Mr Newton’s loved ones at this tragic time.

"They continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

“If you have any information that could help with our investigation and haven’t already contacted us, please do.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 0165 of February 13.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.