Four 15-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal house fire that claimed the lives of an elderly couple in their 90s. The victims, aged 91 and 88, were found dead after emergency services responded to the blaze.
Authorities are treating the fire as deliberate, with forensic teams combing the scene for evidence. The teenagers remain in custody as detectives work to establish a motive and any potential connection to the couple.
Neighbours described the victims as a "lovely, quiet pair" who had lived in the area for decades. The community has been left in shock by the tragedy, with floral tributes now lining the street near the charred remains of the property.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who noticed suspicious activity near the property in the hours before the fire broke out. A senior investigating officer described the case as "deeply disturbing" and assured the public that every resource was being dedicated to uncovering the truth.
The arrested teenagers cannot be named due to their age under UK law. Forensic psychologists may be consulted to assess the suspects given the extreme nature of the alleged crime committed by such young individuals.
