34-year-old man charged with murdering man, 50s, at house in Gloucester

A man has been charged with murder following a death in Gloucester.

Emergency services were called to an address in the Vauxhall Road area at around 9am on Friday, July 1.

A man aged in his 50s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Following the death, police launched a manhunt for 34-year-old suspect Liam Hopson.

Police helicopters and dog units were spotted searching the area, but soon after arrested him on suspicion of murder.

In a statement, Gloucestershire Police said: “A man has been charged in connection with the death of a person in Barton, Gloucester.

“Liam Hopson, aged 34, and of Barton Street, Gloucester, has today (Sunday 3 July) been charged with murder.

“Hopson has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday 4 July.”

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