Ex-partner murder charge
Michael Cope, 28, has been charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend Linzi Ashton after he handed himself in to armed officers after nearly a month on the run, Greater Manchester Police said.
Michael Cope to appear in court tomorrow
Michael Cope will appear at Manchester and Salford magistrates’ court tomorrow charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend Linzi Ashton as well as assault and rape.
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