National News

Brothers in court on murder charge

© Press Association 2011

4:05am Saturday 28th January 2012

Two brothers are due to appear in court accused of murdering a man whose decapitated body was found on fire.

The body of John Grainger, 32, was discovered by firefighters in Stockport, Greater Manchester, at 5.10am on Thursday when they extinguished a blaze on a verge on Wellington Street, opposite Gala Casino.

His head was located nearby.

Anthony Jenkins, 31, and Joseph Jenkins, 29, were arrested on suspicion of possessing shotgun cartridges before police made the grim discovery. They were later charged with murder.

A post-mortem examination found that Mr Grainger died from a blunt force head injury and a shotgun wound to the head.

A police spokesman said that it is believed he was decapitated after being shot.

In a tribute to Mr Grainger, his family said: "John was a cheeky and loveable character who was a fantastic brother and uncle to his niece and nephews.

"He wanted to become a dad one day and was looking forward to what the future held.

"John loved football and was an avid fan of Manchester United."

The Jenkins brothers, both of Covent Gardens, Stockport, are to appear before Stockport Magistrates' Court.

• Email this page