Man charged with murder over couple's fire death

Photograph of Sheila Jackson, who has blonde hair, and Eric Greener, who has grey hair. Mr Greener has his arm around Ms Jackson's shoulder and they are both smiling for the camera in the close-cropped shot. Family photo

Sheila Jackson and Eric Greener died in the fire at their home in St Helens

A man has been charged with the murder of a couple who died in a house fire.

Eric Greener, 77, and 83-year-old Sheila Jackson, died at their home in South John Street, St Helens, Merseyside, on 15 July.

Lee Owens, 46, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of murder, and arson with intent to endanger life.

He has been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on 26 July.

A 31-year-old man from St Helens, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains on conditional bail, a Merseyside Police spokesman said.

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