Family tribute to couple killed in house fire

A family statement said Eric Greener and his partner Sheila Jackson would be "devastatingly missed but eternally loved"

The families of a man and a woman killed in a suspected arson attack have paid tribute to the "deeply loved" couple.

Eric Greener and his partner Sheila Jackson died following a fire at their home on South John Street, in St Helens, on 15 July.

Merseyside Police said a 46-year-old man from Fazakerley has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody for questioning.

On Sunday, a 31-year-old man from St Helens was arrested on suspicion of murder and conditionally bailed following questioning.

The couple had lived in the street where the fire took place for 15 years

Paying tribute, the family statement said: "Sheila and Eric - also known as our Queen and King - were a deeply loved mum, nan, great-nan, sister, auntie, dad, step-dad, grandad, great-grandad, uncle, and couple.

"They were known for being the life and soul of the party, always loving a song on the karaoke and enjoying a great caravan holiday.

"They will forever be devastatingly missed but eternally loved by their family, friends and the community."

The couple, who had lived in the street for 15 years, had been together for 30 years and shared children and grandchildren.