The body of Donald 'Prentice' Patience, who is originally from Alness, was discovered by officers on Tuesday morning at a house in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester.
A Scots dad found dead by police who were called to reports of a dog theft in progress is being treated as murder. The body of Donald ‘Prentice’ Patience was discovered by officers on Tuesday morning at a house in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester.
She wrote: “This breaks my heart to have to write this. As a lot of you may have already seen, this week we lost an extremely incredible man. Despite whatever happened between us, Prentice was an amazing father and adored his children. “He was Scottish and lived in the house alone, except for his labradoodle Layla, who he would walk around the block at least twice a day. He had children but they didn't live with him. I think along with his kids, that dog was his life. He really doted on Layla.
Officers are now appealing to the public who may have seen or heard anything unusual earlier this week in and around the area. “We are doing all we can to get the answers they deserve and find out what has happened. Since we were made aware of this incident earlier this week our investigation has been swift and precise, with three arrested because of our enquiries with one at the scene at the time of the suspected burglary.
“We are also looking for people who may know Donald, have seen him walking his beloved white labradoodle in the local area or have any knowledge of any activity at or near his address, which is an end terrace on Ainsworth Road, since Friday 18 August 2023.
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