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Two arrested over Jessie killing Two arrested over Jessie killing
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Detectives investigating the murder of Jessie James have arrested two prison inmates in connection with his death.Detectives investigating the murder of Jessie James have arrested two prison inmates in connection with his death.
The men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested in the North West of England on Thursday morning. The men, aged 20 and 21 and from Greater Manchester, were arrested in the North West of England on Thursday.
Police said the arrests were planned after the inquest into the teenager's death was dramatically adjourned when a new witness came forward. Police had planned the arrests after the inquest into the teenager's death was dramatically adjourned when a new witness came forward.
Jessie, 15, was shot dead as he rode his bike near Broadfield Park in Moss Side, Manchester, on 9 September 2006.Jessie, 15, was shot dead as he rode his bike near Broadfield Park in Moss Side, Manchester, on 9 September 2006.
On Wednesday, police described the new information as a "breakthrough" in their murder investigation.On Wednesday, police described the new information as a "breakthrough" in their murder investigation.
Officers said a 21-year-old man, from Old Trafford, and a 20-year-old man, from Hulme, were arrested. The arrests came 11 months to the day since Jessie was shot three times with a semi-automatic pistol.
Detectives are to question the pair throughout the rest of Thursday. Anonymous witnesses
The men were identified as suspects after someone - known only as Witness XY - made a statement giving fresh information.
Special measures had been taken by police and Manchester coroner Nigel Meadows to allow witnesses to give anonymous testimony at the inquest.
Greater Manchester Police hoped the technique would help break the wall of silence that had existed since Jessie was murdered.
The inquest at Manchester Crown Court was entering its third day when proceedings were halted because of the development.
Prison arrests
Det Supt Shaun Donnellan, leading the murder hunt, hailed the new information as a potential "breakthrough" in the case.
Speaking outside the court on Wednesday he revealed that officers were preparing to make arrests.
On Thursday morning a 21-year-old man, from Old Trafford, and a 20-year-old man, from Hulme, were arrested on suspicion of murder.
A spokeswoman said detectives were to question the pair throughout the rest of Thursday.