Second murder charge after body found following Midlands garage fire

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Officers attended a report of a garage on fire. Sadly, a man was found dead inside.

A second man has been charged in relation to the discovery of a body found in Worcester.

On Thursday 26 February, officers attended a report of a garage on fire on Surman Street. Sadly, a man was found dead inside.

David Jones, of no fixed abode, has today been charged with murder.

The 34-year-old is set to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court tomorrow (1 May).

On the 9 March, Thomas Bowen, 34, of no fixed abode, was also charged in connection with the murder and remains on remand.

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