THE home of a man who died following an altercation at a social club has been burgled, police say.

Officers are appealing for information following a burglary at the home of Paul Ologbose, who died on Sunday.

Some time between 5pm and 11pm on Monday evening (January 24, 2022), a property in Kenilworth Drive, Leigh, was broken into with the unknown offenders searching the property before fleeing.

Officers have since identified the property as being the home of the 57-year-old Mr Ologbose, who tragically died on Sunday (January 23, 2022) following an altercation in which he was allegedly punched outside the Higher Fold Sports and Social Club in Kensington Drive, Leigh.

Chief Superintendent Emily Higham, of GMPs Wigan district said: "This incident has come at a terribly sad time for Paul's family so soon after his death and we are determined to track down whoever is responsible for breaking into his home.

"We know the area in which Paul lived is a very tight knit community and we would urge anyone with the smallest of information or any witnesses to please contact police as soon as possible, as you may be able to help us identify the offenders and get justice for Paul's family.

"I'd also like to appeal to anyone with doorbell cameras or CCTV in the area to please have a look at any footage you may have from yesterday that may help with our investigation."

Paul Brierley, 43, of Hendon Street, Leigh, has been charged with one count of manslaughter in connection with Mr Ologbose's death.

He was remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Wigan and Leigh magistrates on Tuesday, January 25.

  • Anyone with information on the burglary is asked to contact Wigan and Leigh CID on 01618567094, quoting log 130 of the January 25, 2022. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.