Murder investigation launched after man dies following house fire in Wednesbury
Officers were called to a blaze on Holyhead Road on Sunday 11th May
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a house fire in Wednesbury.
Officers were called to the fire on Holyhead Road in the early hours of Sunday 11th May.
Four people including 82-year-old John Edwards were left seriously injured. Sadly on Sunday 25th May, Mr Edwards died in hospital.
West Midlands Police said:
"Our thoughts are with his family following this tragic development. We are in close contact with them, and they are being supported by our specialist officers.
"We have been thoroughly investigating the fire and had previously charged Andrew Gorrell with arson and three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
"The 53-year-old from Saltney, Chester, was remanded to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court where he was further remanded and remains in custody.
"We are working with the Crown Prosecution Service to review the charges against him following this update."
The three other people hurt in the fire remain in a critical but stable condition.
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with any information to get in touch with them.