A DARING store manager from Dudley has jumped 15,000ft from a plane to raise money in memory of a late colleague.

Craig Dickinson took on the hair-raising feat at Old Sarum Airfield in honour of Anthony Stephens.

The 60-year-old shop floor supervisor at Selco Builders Warehouse’s Perry Barr store, died earlier this year following a battle with cancer.

Craig managed to raise more than £2,000, which will be matched pound-for-pound by his employer.

He said: “Anthony worked for Selco for 10 years and he was close to a lot of people’s hearts. I wanted to do something in his memory."

“The freefall was amazing,” he added. “If you don’t like fairground rides, then it’s not for you because there is quite a bit of spinning.

“But it’s definitely something I’d consider doing again for charity.”

The cash will be split between Selco’s nominated charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, the John Taylor Hospice in Birmingham, which cared for Anthony in his final days, and The Scout Association, which Craig is heavily involved in.

Craig wished to thank everyone who sponsored him.