Man charged over scrapyard deaths

Bill and Joyce Barlow were found dead at a scrapyard

Detectives have charged a man with the murder of a couple whose bodies were found at a scrapyard in Staffordshire.

Richard John Barlow, 29, was charged with the murders of George Barlow, 77, and his wife Joyce, who was 65.

The couple were found dead at Barlows scrapyard in Uttoxeter on Friday night. Police confirmed they both died from head injuries.

Mr Barlow has been remanded in custody and will appear before Tamworth Magistrates' Court on Monday morning.

Police were granted a 12-hour extension to question Mr Barlow on Saturday.

Forensic examination of the crime scene is expected to finish later on Sunday, police added.