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A man has been charged with the murder of a student in halls of residence in Salford, Greater Manchester.A man has been charged with the murder of a student in halls of residence in Salford, Greater Manchester.
The body of computer science student William Lound, 30, was found in a flat in Bramall Court, student accommodation on Cannon Street in Salford, after a man approached a police community support officer to say he had killed someone.The body of computer science student William Lound, 30, was found in a flat in Bramall Court, student accommodation on Cannon Street in Salford, after a man approached a police community support officer to say he had killed someone.
A Home Office postmortem has concluded Lound died as a result of stab wounds to the chest and neck. Entry had not been forced into the flat, Greater Manchester police (GMP) said. A Home Office postmortem has concluded Lound died as a result of stab wounds to the back and neck. Entry had not been forced into the flat, Greater Manchester police (GMP) said.
On Wednesday Lee Arnold, 36, was charged with murder and will appear at Manchester magistrates’ court. On Wednesday Lee Arnold, 36, was charged with murder and will appear at Manchester magistrates court.
Superintendent Mark Kenny from GMP’s Salford division said: “Our thoughts are with the family of William at this extremely difficult time. Specialist support officers are with William’s family and we are working closely with Salford University to offer support to anyone affected.Superintendent Mark Kenny from GMP’s Salford division said: “Our thoughts are with the family of William at this extremely difficult time. Specialist support officers are with William’s family and we are working closely with Salford University to offer support to anyone affected.
“We believe this an isolated incident and we don’t believe there is any risk to the wider community,” Kenny added.“We believe this an isolated incident and we don’t believe there is any risk to the wider community,” Kenny added.
Anyone with information or concerns should call police on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information or concerns should call police on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.