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Funeral held for stabbed brothers | |
(about 5 hours later) | |
The funeral of two young brothers found stabbed to death at their home in north Manchester has taken place. | |
Romario Mullings-Sewell, aged two, and his three-month-old brother, Delayno, were found at the house on Kilmington Drive in Cheetham Hill on 12 November. | Romario Mullings-Sewell, aged two, and his three-month-old brother, Delayno, were found at the house on Kilmington Drive in Cheetham Hill on 12 November. |
Their mother Jael Mullings, 21, appeared in court on Wednesday accused of their murders. | |
The funeral was held at St John's Church, Cheetham Hill. A private burial was attended by family afterwards. | |
Investigation started | |
A post-mortem examination revealed both boys died from a single stab wound to the chest. | A post-mortem examination revealed both boys died from a single stab wound to the chest. |
Ms Mullings was granted bail by magistrates following the hearing on Wednesday. | Ms Mullings was granted bail by magistrates following the hearing on Wednesday. |
Police officers discovered the boys' bodies at a property in Kilmington Drive following reports of concern for the children's welfare. | Police officers discovered the boys' bodies at a property in Kilmington Drive following reports of concern for the children's welfare. |
After the deaths, it emerged officers had visited the house hours before discovering the boys' bodies. | After the deaths, it emerged officers had visited the house hours before discovering the boys' bodies. |
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has begun an investigation. | |
Meanwhile, Manchester City Council is also reviewing the contact between its children's services department and the family. |