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Two arrested over Stockport headless body Stockport headless body burning 'not gang-related'
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose headless burnt body was found near Stockport town centre. Police have said they believe the death of a man whose body was found burnt and headless was not gang-related.
The man's body was found near Wellington Street at 05:10 GMT. His head was discovered nearby. The body of the man, who is thought to have been in his 20s, was found near Wellington Street, Stockport at 05:10 GMT. His head was discovered nearby.
The man, who has not been identified, is thought to have been in his 20s. Two men have been arrested in connection with the death.
Supt Pete Matthews from Greater Manchester Police told reporters that detectives did not believe the death was related to criminal gangs.Supt Pete Matthews from Greater Manchester Police told reporters that detectives did not believe the death was related to criminal gangs.
The crime scene close to Stockport Magistrates' Court has been cordoned off and a post-mortem examination will be carried out later.The crime scene close to Stockport Magistrates' Court has been cordoned off and a post-mortem examination will be carried out later.
Fire crews were called to a fire in a wooded area and the decapitated body was discovered after the fire was extinguished.Fire crews were called to a fire in a wooded area and the decapitated body was discovered after the fire was extinguished.