Man, 23, charged with murder after fatal Teesside house fire
Summary
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a house fire in Grangetown killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt. The fire also injured four others, and police continue to investigate the case.Key Facts
- The fire happened early on 26 August at a house on Birchington Avenue in Grangetown.
- Two people died: Natalie McDonald, 34, and her niece Valentina Foster, aged seven.
- Four other people were injured; one woman is in critical but stable condition.
- The 23-year-old man faces charges including two counts of murder and charges related to causing serious injuries.
- He is scheduled to appear in Teesside magistrates court.
- Another 31-year-old man was arrested but later released without charges.
- Police thank the community for support and ask anyone with information to come forward.
- Officials stress the accused has the right to a fair trial and that public reporting should not affect legal proceedings.
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