Two charged and named in Kevin Price murder investigation in Blackpool
Kevin Price, the owner of The Garfield Hotel, was found dead inside his own business on Sunday
Two people have been charged with murder after a Blackpool hotel owner was found stabbed to death inside his own business.
Police were called to The Garfield Hotel, on Springfield Road, on Sunday (10 November) after concern for welfare calls.
Kevin Price, 59 and the live-in owner of the hotel, was found dead having suffered from multiple stab wounds and a post-mortem later confirmed those wounds as the cause of death.
A murder investigation was then launched with the hotel cordoned off by Lancashire Constabulary’s Crime Scene Investigation team. Police confirmed on Wednesday (13 November) that they had made two arrests.
Now police have been able to charge those two people - a man and woman - with Kevin’s murder.
Adam Saunders, 50, of Regent Road Blackpool and Helen Kenyon, 38, of Cheltenham Road, Blackpool will appear before Lancaster Magistrates’ Court this morning (15 November).
Det Chief Insp Simon Pritchard, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts remain with Kevin’s loved ones. His family have been told of the latest developments.
“I am really grateful to everyone who has come forward during the course of the week with information to assist in our enquiries and while we have now charged two people, I would continue to appeal to anyone who can help to get in touch.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0350 of 10 November . Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.