Sutton-in-Ashfield: Murder charge after man, 76, found dead at home
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Police went to Northfields Close after reports a male had been assaulted
A man has been charged with the murder of another man who was found dead at his home in Nottinghamshire.
Police went to Northfields Close, in Sutton-in-Ashfield, at 00:55 GMT on Friday after reports a male had been assaulted.
A 76-year-old man - who has not yet been formally identified - was pronounced dead at the scene.
Peter McGarry, 53, from Alexandra Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, was charged with murder on Sunday night.
He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later.
Det Insp Melanie Crutchley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "I would like to reassure residents we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident and our inquiries will continue."
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