Detectives investigating the murder of Kevin Price in Blackpool have charged two people.

Mr Price. 59, was found dead inside The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road on Sunday

A Home Office postmortem examination showed Kevin, who lived alone at the property, died as a result of stab wounds.

This week police arrested two people and both have now been charged with murder.

Adam Saunders, 50, of Regent Road Blackpool and Helen Kenyon, 38, of Cheltenham Road, Blackpool will appear before Lancaster Magistrates’ Court this morning.

Kevin’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. They have been told of the latest developments.

Det Chief Insp Simon Pritchard,  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 which may help with the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting log 0350 of November 10.