![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/stolen-labradoodle-taken-to-dog-grooming-salon-hours-after-owner-murdered-in-robbery/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_Murder-probe-launched-after-man-found-dead-in-house-after-labradoodle-stolen.jpg&description=Dad-of-three Donald 'Prentice' Patience was tragically found dead on Tuesday morning inside his house in Bury, Greater Manchester, which showed signs of being broken into A designer labradoodle was taken to a grooming salon hours after being stolen from a home where its owner was murdered, it is alleged. Dad-of-three Donald 'Prentice' Patience was tragically found dead on Tuesday morning inside his house, which showed signs of being broken into. Officers had responded to reports of a burglary at the property in Bury, Greater Manchester, before declaring the 45-year-old deceased at the scene. He had been dead for several days, although the cause of death is still unknown and being investigated. A man, named by police as 39-year-old Ian Gary Connell, has since been charged with murder. He will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court later today. Two other men, aged 27 and 41, have been bailed pending further enquiries. Officers confirmed that the white labradoodle, which is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, is being looked after by the relevant authority. Locals said the pooch was discovered by police after being taken to a grooming parlour just 160ft from its home, hours after the alleged murder, reports MailOnline. The claim comes after Donald's loved ones paid tribute to their "much-loved son, brother and father", saying he will be "sorely missed by many". They are currently being supported by family liaison officers. In a tribute posted to social media, Donald's ex-wife Kirsty praised him as an "amazing father" who "adored his children". She wrote: "We are all truly heartbroken at this news and we are all struggling to come to terms with his death. "Thank you for everyone's messages and comments it means a lot to me and the kids and our family." Due to the circumstances in which the man was found, a Home Office post-mortem examination has taken place and concluded the death as suspicious. Greater Manchester Police said that its major inc){kind=link}
Dad-of-three Donald ‘Prentice’ Patience was tragically found dead on Tuesday morning inside his house in Bury, Greater Manchester, which showed signs of being broken into
A designer labradoodle was taken to a grooming salon hours after being stolen from a home where its owner was murdered, it is alleged.
Dad-of-three Donald ‘Prentice’ Patience was tragically found dead on Tuesday morning inside his house, which showed signs of being broken into. Officers had responded to reports of a burglary at the property in Bury, Greater Manchester, before declaring the 45-year-old deceased at the scene.
He had been dead for several days, although the cause of death is still unknown and being investigated. A man, named by police as 39-year-old Ian Gary Connell, has since been charged with murder.
He will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court later today. Two other men, aged 27 and 41, have been bailed pending further enquiries.