US EditionMurder Arrest After Couple Killed in House Fire - Liverpool Echo
ST HELENS, JUL 20 – A 31-year-old man was arrested after an accelerant was used to start the fire that killed an elderly couple, police said the deaths are being treated as double murder.
- In the early hours of Sunday, Merseyside Police arrested a 31-year-old man from St Helens on suspicion of murder.
- Investigators found an accelerant was used to start the fire at the South John Street home on Tuesday, July 15, Merseyside Police said, indicating arson.
- Lynette Horsburgh, BBC News, reported Mr Greener and Ms Jackson died of their injuries shortly after the fire, ages 77 and 83 respectively.
- He called the incident 'sickening' and 'a truly shocking incident,' Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said, 'and everyone in Merseyside would be utterly appalled.'
- To assist the investigation, Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson urged the public to come forward, saying 'extensive enquiries continue' and appealing for information.
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