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Funeral held for stabbed brothers Funeral held for stabbed brothers
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Mourners have gathered for the funeral of two young brothers found stabbed to death at their home in Manchester. Mourners gathered for the funeral of two young brothers found stabbed to death at their home in Manchester.
Romario Mullings-Sewell, aged two, and his three-month-old brother, Dalayno, 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, Dalayno, 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.Their mother Jael Mullings, 21, appeared in court on Wednesday accused of their murders.
Two tiny white coffins arrived side-by-side in the hearse at St John's Church, Cheetham Hill.Two tiny white coffins arrived side-by-side in the hearse at St John's Church, Cheetham Hill.
Dalayno's coffin coffin was carried into the church by one of Ms Mullings' three brothers. Dalayno's coffin was carried into the church by one of Ms Mullings' three brothers.
Flowers, teddy bears and cards were inside the car, one card with the message, "Good night, sleep tight".Flowers, teddy bears and cards were inside the car, one card with the message, "Good night, sleep tight".
'Candle out'
The boys' father Marco Sewell and other relatives attended the service and a private burial which followed.The boys' father Marco Sewell and other relatives attended the service and a private burial which followed.
The Reverend Daniel Burton, who led the funeral, told the congregation: "The finest tribute that we can pay to Romario and Dalayno is firstly to be a good neighbour and take care of those on our street."
A poem to the boys was also read at the service, saying: "You were like snow that has fallen from heaven, pure and clean and fresh.
"But now the candle of your earthly life has gone out, leaving our world so dark that it seems as if the sun itself was eclipsed by your passing."
Mother Jael Mullings has been charged with her sons' deathsMother Jael Mullings has been charged with her sons' deaths
Following the service the boys' uncle Ezekiel carried Dalayno's coffin from the church to the waiting hearse, followed by the mother's two other brothers, Leighton and Daniel, carrying their nephew Romario's coffin.
The family followed the hearse in separate black cars to a local cemetery for a private burial for the children.
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 on the condition she remain at the Edenfield Centre, a mental health unit, where has been staying since being detained under the Mental Health Act.Ms Mullings was granted bail by magistrates following the hearing on Wednesday on the condition she remain at the Edenfield Centre, a mental health unit, where has been staying since being detained under the Mental Health Act.
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.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.Meanwhile, Manchester City Council is also reviewing the contact between its children's services department and the family.
The Reverend Daniel Burton, who led the funeral, told the congregation: "The finest tribute that we can pay to Romario and Dalayno is firstly to be a good neighbour and take care of those on our street."
A poem to the boys was also read at the service, saying: "You were like snow that has fallen from heaven, pure and clean and fresh.
"But now the candle of your earthly life has gone out, leaving our world so dark that it seems as if the sun itself was eclipsed by your passing."