Man, 76, Found Dead in Blackpool Home – Murder Investigation Underway
Police were called at 4.35pm on New Year’s Day to an address on Eccleston Road, Blackpool, after reports of a sudden death. Emergency services found 76-year-old Malcolm Frary dead at the scene. A post-mortem has confirmed his death is being treated as murder.
Two Men Arrested as Detectives Hunt Key Evidence
Two men, aged 51 and 43 from Blackpool, have been arrested on suspicion of Mr Frary’s murder and remain in police custody for questioning. Detectives have appealed for help tracing two crucial items linked to the case:
- A camouflage-style jacket
- A green Redmi 9 mobile phone, which could be inside a case, altering its appearance
These items are believed to have been discarded somewhere in Blackpool between 6pm on New Year’s Eve and 6pm on January 2nd.
Police Seek Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Detectives urge anyone who saw suspicious activity around Eccleston Road and Harris Street on December 31 or January 1 to come forward. Residents near Horncliffe Road and Woodstock Gardens are also asked to report any unusual behaviour during this period.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Wilson of Lancashire Police’s Major Investigation Team said: “My thoughts are with Mr Frary’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. Although we have made arrests, our investigation continues. We need the public’s help to locate the jacket and phone, which are vital to understanding the circumstances.”
How to Help Police
If you have information about the items or the incident, contact police on 101, quoting log 1276 of January 1. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Additionally, people are encouraged to upload any relevant dashcam footage from Horncliffe Road and Woodstock Gardens via the Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020121W10-PO1.
