Murder Charge Dropped Against Peter Langley After Guilty Plea to Manslaughter
Peter Langley, 34, had been charged with murdering 77-year-old Alfred Langley in October last year. The body was found inside a terraced house on Clipsley Lane, Haydock on October 29, 2024, with a head injury. After pleading guilty to manslaughter, the Crown accepted the lesser charge, and the murder charge was dropped. Langley is due to face a sentencing hearing on January 16, 2026.
Key Takeaways:
- Peter Langley, 34, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of 77-year-old Alfred Langley.
- The body of Alfred Langley was found with a head injury inside a terraced house on Clipsley Lane, Haydock on October 29, 2024.
- The murder charge against Peter Langley was dropped after his guilty plea to manslaughter was accepted by the Crown.
- A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for January 16, 2026.
- Alfred Langley's family issued a tribute, describing him as a selfless and kind person who was always there for them.
- Alfred Langley was well-known in local sporting circles, having played amateur rugby league and connected with the Blackbrook and Haresfinch clubs.
Statistics:
- Age of the deceased: 77 years old
- Date of discovery of the body: October 29, 2024
- Time of discovery: around 10.10pm
- Charge dropped: murder charge
- New charge accepted: manslaughter
- Plea: guilty
- Sentencing hearing date: January 16, 2026
Sources:
- St Helens Star
- Merseyside Police