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Man charged with murder following fatal house fire in Grangetown
A 23-year-old man faces murder and assault charges after an early-morning blaze killed a woman and a child near Middlesbrough.
The short version
- A 23-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following an early Wednesday house fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough.
- The fire resulted in the deaths of 34-year-old Natalie McDonald and her seven-year-old niece, Valentina Foster.
- The suspect also faces charges of grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.
- The accused is scheduled to make his initial appearance at Teesside Magistrates' Court.
Key facts
- A 23-year-old man was charged by police with two counts of murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, and two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.[BBC News]
- The charges stem from a house fire that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough.[BBC News]
- The victims of the fatal fire were identified as 34-year-old Natalie McDonald and her seven-year-old niece, Valentina Foster.[BBC News]
- The suspect is scheduled to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court.[BBC News]
Sources
- Man charged after fire in which woman and girl diedBBC News - Top Stories