No charges for 'burglar' stab man

A man will not face charges over the death of an intruder who was fatally stabbed during an alleged burglary in Greater Manchester.Vincent Cooke, 39, was arrested after a struggle with Raymond Jacob, 37, at his home in Bramhall on 17 September.Mr Jacob was fatally stabbed and Mr Cooke, a courier boss, was subsequently questioned on suspicion of murder.The Crown Prosecution Service said Mr Cooke would not face any charges relating to the incident.Mr Cooke was alone at the time of the incident in Midland Road at 19:50 BST.His wife and their 12-year-old son returned while it was ongoing but were unharmed.Michael Anthony Thorpe, 33, of Outwood Road, Heald Green, Stockport, was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary.He is accused of entering Mr Cooke's house armed with a knife, and is expected to stand trial at Manchester Crown Court on 2 December.