Three more people arrested after elderly couple killed in St Helens arson attack
All three are being questioned by police
Police have arrested three more people in connection with the murders of Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson, who died in an arson attack at their home on South John Street in St Helens on Tuesday 15th July.
As part of the investigation, a 45-year-old man from Liverpool; a 48-year-old woman of no fixed abode; and a 53-year-old woman from Anfield have been arrested on suspicion of Conspiracy to murder and Conspiracy to commit arson.
All three have been taken to police stations for questioning.
Lee Owens, aged 46, and of no fixed address has been charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
He will next appear at Liverpool Crown Court today, Tuesday 29th July.
A 31-year-old man from St Helens who was arrested on suspicion of murder remains on conditional bail.
Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson, Senior Investigating Officer, said:
“The investigation is progressing but I want to take this opportunity to emphasise that we are still gathering all information that might assist us.
“Please don’t assume we already know as we would much rather make that assessment ourselves. Thank you to all of those who have spoken to us so far.”