‘No likelihood’ of Brady’s ashes being spread on moor

IAN BRADY’S lawyer says there is “no likelihood” his ashes will be spread on Saddleworth Moor, an inquest has heard.

Senior coroner Christopher Sumner told the hearing at Southport Town Hall the body of the 79-year-old Moors Murderer would be released to the executor of his will, solicitor Robin Makin, at 2pm today.

The inquest was told the body is being held under police guard until it is released. The inquest was opened following Brady’s death at Ashworth High Secure Hospital at 6.02pm on Monday.

Mr Sumner had asked for assurances the killer’s ashes would not be spread on Saddleworth Moor.

Coroner’s officer Alby HowardMurphy said: “I spoke to Mr Makin this afternoon regarding the hearing yesterday and he was unhappy with the comments that were made in court yesterday and suggested that there is no likelihood that the ashes would be spread on Saddleworth Moor. I have since had an email from Mr Makin. He has said that the comments made about the disposal of ashes, widely reported, are untrue.”

Michael Armstrong, for Merseyside Police, asked for the release of the body to be delayed. Mr Sumner said he would delay the release for almost 24 hours to allow the police time to “negotiate” with Mr Makin about arrangements.

Mr Sumner said a full inquest would be held on June 29.