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| 'I am innocent' says stepfather | 'I am innocent' says stepfather |
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| The stepfather of a disabled man found dead in a suitcase has spoken publicly for the first time since he was arrested on suspicion of his murder. | The stepfather of a disabled man found dead in a suitcase has spoken publicly for the first time since he was arrested on suspicion of his murder. |
| Brian Kirby, 36, was held on suspicion of murdering James Hughes, whose body was found in a "decomposed condition". | Brian Kirby, 36, was held on suspicion of murdering James Hughes, whose body was found in a "decomposed condition". |
| In a statement released by his solicitor, Mr Kirby, of Redditch, Worcs, said he and a 17-year-old youth were innocent of the murder. | |
| His 39-year-old wife Heather Wardle was found dead near his home on 21 April. | |
| 'Terrible grief' | 'Terrible grief' |
| The statement from Mr Kirby said: "We cannot express in words our feelings on being arrested by the police on suspicion of murder. | The statement from Mr Kirby said: "We cannot express in words our feelings on being arrested by the police on suspicion of murder. |
| "We co-operated with police in every aspect during our detention at the police station. | "We co-operated with police in every aspect during our detention at the police station. |
| "We protested our innocence and the police decided to take no further action and we were released without charge. | "We protested our innocence and the police decided to take no further action and we were released without charge. |
| "This did not remove the grief that we continue to suffer." | "This did not remove the grief that we continue to suffer." |
| Mr Kirby also paid tribute to his wife and stepson, saying James had been a "wonderful and special son". | |
| He said Ms Wardle's support and care for James were "second to none". | He said Ms Wardle's support and care for James were "second to none". |